Fitter and Turner

Overview

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Reference Number: 52055: Fitter and Turner

Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast growing.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Maintenance Fitter to join the Engineering Department. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role

We are currently seeking trade qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager, you will have proven experience providing technical knowledge and solutions for the hands-on day to day maintenance of mechanical equipment. The position is key to supporting the Engineering team, improving reliability and carrying out preventative maintenance of all equipment and machinery across all Northern Health sites. Rotation across all sites and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Working in a team environment to resolve day to day maintenance issues;
• Providing maintenance, technical support to both maintenance & hospital personnel;
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and continuous improvement tasks;
• Diagnosis / fault finding techniques of mechanical equipment and rectification of faults;
• Performing breakdown maintenance across all sites, all areas and non-licensed work;
• Prioritisation, planning and organising tasks;
• Compliance to industry standard practices;
• Conduct mechanical rebuilds and maintain workshop housekeeping;
• Supervise contractors performing mechanical tasks, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols;
• Contribute to the training and supervision of Maintenance Technicians;
• Absolute commitment to OH&S, Quality, and Environment policies.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified fitter and machinist
• Be available for on-call breakdowns and provide shift cover. Rotation included
• Be prepared to participate in the on-call roster
• Sound knowledge of Hospital maintenance and OH&S requirements
• Ability to supervise Maintenance tech and contract workers
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive continuous improvement
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• EWP Licence (Advantageous)
• Experience in Welding (Advantageous)
• Experience in using maintenance system CMMS (Advantageous)
• Working in Confined Space Certificate (Advantageous)
• Industrial experience preferred from within the Health industry is desired, but not essential

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, please click the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, refer to the Position Description. You can also contact Karl Swash at or

Applications close

Applications close 18 September 2025.

Optional

Shortlisting may commence immediately. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, so we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at Northern Health?

Northern Health offers a range of benefits to support staff both personally and professionally, including:

• Award-winning facilities and campus partnerships
• Professional development and events
• Health and wellbeing programs and financial benefits
• Health and wellbeing programs including our Thrive program, flexibility, extra leave options, and culturally safe spaces
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ applicants, those with different abilities, or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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