Welcome to Southern
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Eurobodalla
Position Classification: Tradesperson
Remuneration:
Electrical Tradesperson - $70,017.00 - $80,520.00 per annum
Carpenter - $66,160.00 - $76,082.00 per annum
Fitter / Motor Mechanic - $65,984.00 - $75,882.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689400
Applications Close: 13 September 2026
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
Tradesperson – Keep our facilities running safely and smoothly
Join the Southern NSW LHD as a Tradesperson and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, functional, and reliable environment for patients
If you’re hands‑on, solutions‑focused, and take pride in quality workmanship, we’d love to have you on our team!
What you'll be doing
The Tradesperson shall be responsible for the maintenance, alteration or repair work of plant and equipment in accordance with relevant qualifications, skills, and competency level.
This position is part of the Asset Management Team and is required to support Asset Management’s objectives and goals across Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) facilities.
Support for
Working within SNSWLHD
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Salary packaging options
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
Moving to the area?
Selection Criteria
- Relevant NSW Trade Certificate/Licence and/or current Qualified Supervisors Certificate.
- Demonstrated high level of computer skills, with ability and willingness to use Asset Management systems (AFM online), Microsoft office, SNSWLHD's Building Management System and other computing systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Standards relating to in accordance with relevant qualifications, skills, and competency level installations in hospitals, with the ability to acquire new skills and keep up to date with trade developments.
- Demonstrated high level of skill in fault diagnosis and rectification in plant and equipment, including successful experience in the preventative and corrective maintenance of plant and equipment and distributions systems.
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of staff including trade work colleagues, clinicians, health care clients, and Engineering Supervisors in regard to repairs and scheduling of works, and when providing technical advice.
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team.
- Work consistent hours of operation with the major work centre, and assist with provision of afterhours and emergency response and repairs. This includes participation in the on call roster as required.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Timothy Barton on 0412 483 751 or [email protected]
