Carpenter - Leading Hand - Skilled Trades

Generous leave benefits under NSW Health (State) awards Salary Packaging: Pay less tax, boost your take-home pay Fitness Passport: Discounted gym & pool access for you & family

Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Carpenter / Level 4Remuneration: $71,026 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Westmead Hospital

If you're passionate about quality craftsmanship and supporting the well-being of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides comprehensive health services to residents across multiple local government areas. The district is dedicated to improving healthcare for the community and upholding values such as collaboration and respect.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Delivers primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.
• Committed to better health services for the people of Western Sydney.
• Core values: collaboration, openness, respect, empowerment.
• Focused on quality health outcomes for a diverse community.

What you'll be doing

The Leading Hand Carpenter plays a key role in supporting maintenance activities for building fabric, ensuring compliance and timely execution of tasks.

• Leads the trade team in reactive and planned maintenance work.
• Assists the Maintenance Manager with planning and coordination.
• Provides carpentry services in line with NSW Health guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
• Contributes to WSLHD's strategic and business objectives.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

9 Day FortnightSalary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access

Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support

Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards

Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary

Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: Trade qualification in carpentry with a tradesman's certificate of competency.

  Carpenter Level 1: Completed Apprenticeship and/or holds relevant trade certificate or equivalent
  Carpenter Level 2: 120 hours of approved courses completed
  Carpenter Level 3: 240 hours of approved courses completed
  Carpenter Level 4: 360 hours of approved courses completed

Selection Criteria:

1. Trade qualification in carpentry with a tradesman's certificate of competency.
2. Demonstrated experience working with power tools and wood cutting machinery.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of building and construction related Work Health and Safety guidelines.
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and successfully undertake work in a busy, dynamic role with a minimum of supervision.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of software programs (eg: Word, Excel, Outlook).
6. The ability to maintain stock and workflow in a Carpentry workshop.

Requisition ID: REQ554631

Applications Close: 22nd June 2025

Need more information?

Discover more about the application process.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contact David O'May email : **********

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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