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Trade Assistant Welding
Herston, Brisbane
Support mechanical trades teams to maintain, repair and install essential hospital equipment and infrastructure.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Trades |
| Classification | HBEA11 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN686559 |
| Closing date | 12-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Timothy Denman |
| Contact details | 0400 872 606 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Support the delivery of mechanical maintenance services within the Building Engineering and Maintenance Services team at Metro North Health. This role assists qualified welding tradespersons in the maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of mechanical plant, equipment, and infrastructure across healthcare facilities, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of essential services.
You will work as part of a team to undertake workshop and field-based tasks, including repair of equipment and support of installation and commissioning activities. The role requires a practical, safety-focused approach, with the ability to follow procedures, prioritise tasks, and contribute to timely and effective service delivery in a complex operational environment.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Assist tradespersons in mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation activities
- Support safe and efficient workshop and operational processes
- Follow procedures, policies, and workplace safety requirements
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team environment
- Manage tasks efficiently and contribute to meeting service delivery timeframes
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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