The Team:

• Facilities Management and engineering services are a small team located at the Royal Hobart Hospital, service the southern region of Tasmania.
• The Facilities team consist of both Trades and administration staff providing Maintenance services to the Southern region of Tasmania.

The Role:

• Be an effective member of the Facilities and Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of all mechanical trade related plant, equipment, services and facilities within the Department’s area of responsibility.
• Maintenance of specialised equipment, to ensure reliability of all mechanical equipment and services including, air-conditioning, and sanitizers in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Support a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment for health care facilities in accordance with statutory requirements.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

• Day work plus on-call and participation in an on-call roster.
• Travel may be a requirement of this role as work may be performed at any Southern facility.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Relevant Trades Qualification

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Previous experience in the Health Care industry.

• Current Driver's Licence.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• 519116, 524852 Tradesperson (Mechanical) Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• 519116, 524852 Tradesperson (Mechanical) Band 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Ken Bright
Position: Manager Facilities and Building Services
Phone number: 0436 944 148
Email address: [email protected] 

*Applications close 25 January 11:55pm.