Fitter Mechanic – a hands-on, ever-changing role where your technical expertise keeps vital hospital systems running seamlessly, ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for patients and staff while you enjoy variety, autonomy, and real purpose in every shift.
Remuneration: $37.16 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Fitter / Motor Mechanic Level 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ667134
Applications Close: Monday 8th June 2026
About the Role – Fitter Mechanic
Step into a hands-on and highly valued role where no two days are ever the same and your skills genuinely make a difference.
As a Fitter Mechanic, you’ll work across a diverse range of mechanical systems and equipment, keeping essential hospital services operating safely and efficiently. This is an engaging opportunity suited to someone with experience or interest in fitting, fabrication, welding, and motor mechanics who enjoys practical problem-solving and varied day
to-day work.
What You’ll Enjoy:
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Varied and engaging work – from changing wheelchair tyres and servicing mechanical equipment to maintaining cooling towers and carrying out fabrication and repair tasks, every day brings something different.
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Purpose-driven impact – your work directly supports a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
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Autonomy and teamwork – enjoy the independence to manage tasks while also being supported by a skilled and collaborative team.
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Work-life balance – standard 8-hour shifts with overtime opportunities available when required.
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Opportunities to broaden your experience – occasional travel to smaller facilities within the former Peel Sector may provide additional variety.
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Supportive onboarding and development – benefit from structured orientation, mandatory training, and ongoing support from leadership and colleagues to help you succeed.
Desired Experience:
Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:
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Fitting and mechanical maintenance
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Welding and fabrication
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Motor vehicle mechanics
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General repair and maintenance work
This role is ideal for a motivated tradesperson who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and contributing to a team that keeps critical healthcare services running smoothly.
Where You’ll Be Working
Nestled amongst breathtaking tree-covered mountains, Tamworth offers the perfect blend of relaxed rural living and the convenience of a thriving regional city. Known for its welcoming community, vibrant lifestyle, and diverse experiences, Tamworth is a place where you can build lasting friendships and truly feel at home.
At the centre of this dynamic community is Tamworth Hospital, a leading healthcare facility in New South Wales equipped with modern technology and committed to delivering outstanding patient care. As a major regional referral hospital, Tamworth Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services while fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
Join our skilled and passionate team — we look forward to welcoming you.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
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A personable and approachable Fitter Mechanic who builds positive working relationships with ease, brings a well-rounded understanding of mechanical repairs, and demonstrates practical skills including welding
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you! If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
Requirements:
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TAFE Trades Certificate in Fitting and Machining or Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering and a tradesmen's certificate of proficiency.
Additional information:
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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.
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To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Shirley Hall on
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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