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About the work unit / facility

Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services/Facilities and Integrated Support Services/Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $2724.80 to $3361.60 p.f. (Classification)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) is looking for an enthusiastic team member to join the BEMS Painting Trade to provide and maintain high quality plant and infrastructure facilities supporting patient care and staff accommodation throughout THHS. This position is required to maintain THHS assets including but not limited to new work, preventative and corrective maintenance. You will be required to undertake painting and repair works as required in construction and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment throughout the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. On occasion travel to rural facilities may be required.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Possession of a relevant trade certificate or diploma from an Australian University, Registered Training Organisation or an overseas qualification deemed equivalent by the Australian Government and/or relevant registration body.
• Licence to operate vehicle. This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
• Highly desirable: Possession of a Queensland trade certificate or relevant industry experience in plastering.
• Highly desirable: Asbestos awareness training and experience in the refurbishment/ sealing requirements of asbestos sheeting.
• Highly desirable: High Risk Work Licence (Forklift).
• Highly desirable: Medium Rigid QLD Licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Applications

Contact: Jacob Drovandi on 0427 423 372.

Applications close: Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV644813

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HBEA10-HBEA6 Building Tradesperson Painter (FISS, BEMS) 30463128 (Word, 462KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit