Build. Fix. Deliver. Make a difference at West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is on the lookout for skilled Carpenters who are ready to hit the ground running. In this fast-paced, hands-on role, you’ll take charge of installations, maintenance, and minor project works that keep our healthcare facilities safe, functional, and looking their best.

If you’re reliable, take pride in your trade, and want your work to truly matter, this is your opportunity.

• Temporary Full-Time opportunities for 6 -12 months!

Job details

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region. 

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health 

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 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:

• Possession of a Queensland recognised Carpentry & Joinery Trade Qualification and a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

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

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.

• WM685881_06 Carpenter_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)