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Carpenter

Western Sydney Local Health District
Blacktown, NSW
A$61,762-$71,026 p/a + 11% Superannuation
Trades & Services → Building Trades
Full-time
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Carpenter Level 1/2/3/4
Remuneration: $61,762 - $71,026 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Make a real impact in your community as a Leading Hand Carpenter at a world-class medical facility!

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides comprehensive health services to residents across multiple local government areas. The district is dedicated to improving healthcare for the community and upholding values such as collaboration and respect.

  • Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
  • Delivers primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.
  • Committed to better health services for the people of Western Sydney.
  • Core values: collaboration, openness, respect, empowerment.
  • Focused on quality health outcomes for a diverse community.

Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sRBCQLiUSE

What you'll be doing

The Leading Hand Carpenter plays a key role in supporting maintenance activities for building fabric, ensuring compliance and timely execution of tasks.

Your role will also be responsibile for:

  • Leading the trade team in reactive and planned maintenance work.
  • Assisting the Maintenance Manager with planning and coordination.
  • Providing carpentry services in line with NSW Health guidelines.
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
  • Contributing to WSLHD’s strategic and business objectives.

Additional Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

  • 9 Day Fortnight
  • Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary.
  • Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access.
  • Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support.
  • Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary).
  • Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards.
  • Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.
  • Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualifications: Trade qualification in carpentry with a tradesman’s certificate of competency.

    Carpenter Level 1: Completed Apprenticeship and/or holds relevant trade certificate or equivalent
    Carpenter Level 2: 120 hours of approved courses completed
    Carpenter Level 3: 240 hours of approved courses completed
    Carpenter Level 4: 360 hours of approved courses completed

Selection Criteria:

  1. Trade qualification in carpentry with a tradesman’s certificate of competency.
  2. Demonstrated experience working with power tools and wood cutting machinery.
  3. Demonstrated knowledge of building and construction related Work Health and Safety guidelines.
  4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and successfully undertake work in a busy, dynamic role with a minimum of supervision.
  5. Demonstrated knowledge of software programs (eg: Word, Excel, Outlook).
  6. The ability to maintain stock and workflow in a Carpentry workshop.

Requisition ID: REQ557059

Applications Close: 30th March 2025

Need more information?

  • Discover more about the application process.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Thomas Bailie on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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About Western Sydney Local Health District

Blacktown, NSW, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
5001-10000 employees

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers health care to more than a million people living in the state’s fastest growing region, and is home to several centres of clinical expertise including the National Pancreas Transplant Unit, the NSW Trauma Centre and the NSW Brain Injury Unit. We combine world-class clinical and research facilities with a commitment to compassionate, professional care.

WSLHD includes five major hospitals - Westmead, Blacktown, Cumberland, Mount Druitt and Auburn - and more than 800 specialist clinics and services. We employ more than 14,000 people.

We provide public health care to 120 suburbs in the Parramatta City, Blacktown City, Hills Shire and Cumberland local government areas, spanning 780 square kilometres. Our catchment is a rich tapestry of culture, people and beliefs.

We have an enviable record in medical research, innovation and education that will only be enhanced by multi-million dollar redevelopments now underway at several of our facilities. Our future has never looked brighter.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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