About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
The Apprentice Carpenter will become eligible to qualify as a Carpentry Tradesperson after gaining a thorough working knowledge of the carpentry trade through structured on-the-job training, work experience and formal TAFE studies. The Apprentice will assist the Building Services Team to provide and maintain high quality infrastructure facilities for patient care and staff accommodation throughout West Moreton Health Service.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Ability to undertake manual work and understand technical information.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, prioritise allocated work and meet deadlines.
Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Mandatory Requirements:
Minimum of year 12 with passes in Maths and English. Sound achievements or better in Maths B, Maths C and Physics will be considered favourably.
Possession of a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
