Trade Assistant

Trade Assistant

Permanent full-time position

Cabrini Brighton and/or Malvern and other sites

**Salary**: $70,000+ super

Cabrini offers:
- Tax savings - access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment benefits- Located close to public transport with Myki Commuter discounted fares- Access to discounted private health insurance and gym memberships- Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development- Enjoyable workplace culture in a mission-based, values driven healthcare organisation

How you will make an impact

The Trade Assistant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of work covering infrastructure, plant and equipment to deliver high quality service to Cabrini Health customers. The Trade Assistant is responsible for providing support to Engineering Supervisor/Manager as required and to participate in all activities as necessary to deliver a safe and compliance facility.

Key responsibilities include:
- Basic assistance with all types of trade with a focus on following up daily jobs listed in Service Manager software- Working in a safe and reliable operational manner- Assisting with hospital plant operation, basic troubleshooting and repairs- Carrying out first level repairs to hospital buildings, systems plant and equipment- Providing services at Cabrini Brighton and/or Malvern and other sites

About you

Ideally you will have previous work experience as a Trade Assistant in a hospital/facility operation or workshop environment with building and/or mechanical aptitude.

You will also have the following:
- White Card (preferred), which is a general construction induction card, is required for workers who want to carry out construction work / trades- Electrical licence (preferred)- A current and valid Victorian Driver’s licence- General handyman skills - basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, Air Handling Units, filters checking and cleaning/replacing- Experience operating hand and power tools- Previous experience in Air Conditioning general operation is preferred- Sound knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in a workshop environment- Effective interpersonal and communication skills- Basic computer skills: Service Manager software and competence in Microsoft Excel, Word- Flexibility to assist with the needs of the engineering team as required- Vigilance and observant for faults and defects in plant, machinery, equipment and/or buildings- Sound knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in a workshop environment

Enquiries to: Alex Kubenko, Chief Engineer - 03 9508 1300

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s south east. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for Influenza and COVID-19 (including boosters), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.