Trade Assistant (Skilled)

Welcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

We are seeking a We are seeking a skilled Trade Assistant to join the team at St John of God Midland Private Hospital, set to open in August. In this role, you will work collaboratively as part of a team to support qualified trades in maintaining building services and ensuring all facilities remain in good working order across the hospital. You will also play a key role in assisting and guiding entry-level Trades Assistants as required. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and reliable individual who is committed to maintaining high standards, supporting team success, and contributing to a safe and efficient healthcare environment.

About the new Midland Private Hospital

• A brand-new purpose-built state-of-the-art facility, currently under construction, located just 300 metres from the St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals Campus.
• A comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, with interventional cardiology being offered for the first time in the region
• The hospital will feature:
  • 96 overnight inpatient beds, including a six-bed critical care/high dependency unit.
  • 33-bed/chair short stay and day procedure unit
  • Eight operating theatres.
  • A cardiac/vascular catheter laboratory

The Role

• Provide daily assistance to trade caregivers in the repair and maintenance of services.
• Lead and support unqualified Trade Assistants as directed.
• Responsible for the organisation, upkeep, maintenance and cleanliness of workshop areas and plant rooms. Monitor and manage stock supplies, such as first aid kits, PPE, spill kits and consumables.
• Monitor and locate equipment with outstanding maintenance.
• Attend to assigned work orders issued via the maintenance management system, complete works as per procedures and close work orders as completed.
• Be on call for low-level maintenance issues that require attention as allocated.
• Ensure internal communication processes are adhered to e.g. carry pocket pager / DECT phone.
• Participate in daily prestart meetings and Engineering meetings as required.
• Minor building trade type repairs such as ceramic tiling, concreting and air conditioning maintenance.
• Assist with building and plant inspections as required.
• All other reasonable duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor.

We are seeking a candidate with experience as a Trades Assistant within a building or engineering environment, who demonstrates a strong understanding of occupational health and safety principles to ensure the wellbeing of both themselves and others. You will be confident working both autonomously and as part of a team, with the ability to support and lead unskilled trades where required. Proficiency in the use of hand tools and workshop equipment is essential, along with sound communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and solve problems effectively. The successful applicant will be able to interpret written and verbal instructions, prioritise tasks efficiently, and perform manual duties in line with workplace health and safety standards. Basic computer skills are also required.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $74,546 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Keith Giles, Facility Manager, on 0418 914 369.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.