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Rural Maintenance Officer
Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services - Charters Towers
Summary
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Discover new adventures in CHARTERS TOWERS |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Trades |
| Classification | HBEA10-HBEA6 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV688453 |
| Closing date | 19-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | David Andrew Platt |
| Contact details | 0497 862 058 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility:
The Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) team delivers engineering and maintenance services across Townsville HHS facilities. Supporting hospitals, health centres and residential aged care homes, the team maintains critical infrastructure supporting safe, high-quality healthcare services.
About your new employer:
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to 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.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $73,222 to $90,332 p.a. (HBEA10 - HBEA6)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- SIDM, BEMS Tool and District allowances may apply.
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
Join the BEMS team as a Rural Tradesperson based in Charters Towers. In this hands-on role, you will maintain and repair buildings, plant and equipment across rural health facilities, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable healthcare environments. You'll support essential infrastructure across rural health facilities with travel to regional sites as required.
Requirements:
- Mandatory trade qualification and proof of registration (if applicable)
- Current Class C drivers licence with appropriate endorsement to operate required vehicle.
- Partcipation in an on-call roster.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: David Platt on 0497 862 058.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV688453
Applications close: Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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