Handyperson - Maintenance Trade Qualified

About the Role

Closing Date: 01/02/2026 

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for Work-Life Balance
• Generous leave allowances for many roles

AWH – Facilities and Maintenance Services (F&MS) requires a Handyperson (Trade Qualified) to join our facilities and maintenance services team. The position involves conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on a range of hospital equipment, mechanical services and plant. This role will be worked in a 9 day fortnight capacity. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine repairs, maintenance, replacement and inspections of mechanical services, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant trade competencies at all AWH sites and facilities.
• Relieve other trade staff (commensurate with competencies/qualifications) positions within the F&MS team.
• Carryout or assist other trade staff with minor repairs to buildings, plant and equipment as directed.
• Carryout or assist other trade staff in the delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance services.
• Take regular energy, buildings, plant and equipment readings and monitor plant performance.
• Undertake general delivery duties and collect and deliver equipment and materials.
• Maintain plant, office area, plant rooms and workshop in neat, tidy and safe condition.
• Conduct regular and detailed clean-ups of workshop areas including spare parts, consumables, materials and storage work areas.
• Maintain engineering support motor vehicles in a neat and tidy condition and report any defects.
• Maintain department store and consumables and advise when restocking is required.
• Conduct basic inspections (using checklists) of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) compliance/risks in F&MS area.
• Sign-in contractors, provide AWH Contractor Passes and Access Keys and escort contractors and visitors on site.
• Support emergency management preparedness and responses as required.
• Carryout a range of other general tasks that fall within the F&MS department’s area of responsibility to support hospital operations across all Albury Wodonga health sites / cross border.
• Participate in the On Call Roster and Out-of-Hours emergency work as and when required to do so, and be available to work overtime as the need arises. 

Mandatory Criteria:

• Current NSW/VIC Trade Qualification (as listed in Public Health Services Employees Skilled Trade (NSW State) Award.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake minor mechanical repairs to plant, equipment and buildings utilising both trade and non-trade skills and competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and meet work schedules and programs.
• Ability to perform a multitude of physical tasks that include carrying loads, pushing and pulling trolleys, ladder access and working in unusual positions for short periods such as working overhead.
• Ability to be mobile across all areas of the campuses including ladder access to plant rooms and other difficult to access areas such as ceiling spaces, roofs and roof spaces.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a trade related environment and to be able to follow instruction on all safety related issues.
• A Current Drivers Licence is essential.

For more information please refer to Position description or feel free to reach out to Ranvir.Singh@awh.org.au.  

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. Our dedicated team of nearly 3,000 staff supports a population of 250,000 people throughout North-East Victoria and
Southern NSW. AWH is a dynamic organisation undergoing significant growth, including the development of new state of the art Emergency and Mental Health facilities. women and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

AWH offers full orientation and training. AWH provides excellent staff benefits including:
Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport
Staff Discounts with our many business partners
We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education (if necessary), and seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

For more role-specific information, please contact people.culture@awh.org.au for a copy of the position description. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award. Explore our Candidate Information Pack to uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team. AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status. This role will also require up to date serology upon commencement.  

If you don't meet all the requirements of this role, please submit your details to AWH as you may be a great fit for another role.
Submit your details through AWH Community Talent Pool and our team can connect with you if a suitable position arises.