Carpenter

Overview

Requisition ID52161 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Full Time (FT)

Reference Number:52161: Carpenter
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 becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Carpenters to join the Engineering Department.

About Northern Health

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 a qualified Carpenter to join our team, reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager. The successful applicant will work cohesively with all trades in their day-to-day activities, the Carpenter duties will assist in general maintenance, repairs, inspections to buildings, equipment, minor building works and maintenance support. Rotation across all Northern Health sites.

Responsibilities

- A demonstrated understanding of the importance of teamwork in a health service environment, including the ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with colleagues, supervisors and other stakeholders
- Ability to work across multiple areas throughout the Northern Health Maintenance Department
- Positive interpersonal skills and a teamwork approach
- Ability to communicate with a broad range of people
- Effective time management, planning and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

To be successful in this role you will have

- Providing carpentry services in line with Victoria Health guidelines.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
- 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 carpentry maintenance and OH&S requirements;
- Good Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to drive continuous improvement;
- Analysis and problem-solving skills;
- Experience in using maintenance system CMMS (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, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Benefits

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our 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 which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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