About the role

The carpenter will be responsible for carrying out efficient and cost-effective carpentry installations; maintenance and minor new works/projects within West Moreton Health.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Experience and knowledge relating to facility installations and maintenance as it relates to carpentry, in single and multi-storey buildings similar to large, major health care facilities, including:
  • Minor construction works
  • Building maintenance
  • Major equipment installations
  • Refurbishment projects in other trades, particularly mechanical services
• Ability to prioritise works, projects, timeframes and manage costs and make responsible and accurate recommendations. An ability to produce an effective work output in terms of both quality and quantity without supervision.
• Ability to prioritise works, projects and timeframes, manage costs and make responsible and accurate recommendations, to produce an effective work output in terms of both quality and quantity, without supervision.
• Ability to effectively investigate problems, provide options and implement suitable solutions.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team or individually, and experience managing service contractors and/or interacting, communicating and negotiating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Possession of a Queensland recognised Carpentry & Joinery Trade Qualification and a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.