Handyperson

Role overview

This full-time permanent Handyperson position supports the safe and efficient running of Tenterfield District Hospital. The role combines practical maintenance skills with strong troubleshooting ability to help keep healthcare facilities operational and welcoming for patients, staff, and visitors.

You will handle a varied mix of tasks including grounds upkeep, minor repairs, fleet maintenance support, medical gas monitoring, and day-to-day problem solving. The position suits someone who enjoys working independently while also collaborating with maintenance and trade teams across the wider Hunter New England Health network.

Work location

You will be based at Tenterfield District Hospital in Tenterfield, New South Wales. The setting offers the chance to contribute to essential healthcare services in a close-knit rural community with a strong local identity and a relaxed country lifestyle.

Employment details

Remuneration is $60,799.51 per year, plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging. This is a permanent full-time role classified as Hospital Assistant Grade 3, with a standard workload of 38 hours per week. The requisition ID is REQ647044. Applications close on Sunday 28 June 2026.

What the job involves

The role is hands-on and varied, requiring a practical approach to maintenance and a willingness to respond to a wide range of facility needs. You will contribute to a safe, functional hospital environment and support the broader care team by keeping behind-the-scenes systems running smoothly.

The hospital is supported by a collaborative maintenance network and the Hospital Manager, giving you access to guidance and teamwork while still allowing plenty of autonomy in daily tasks.

Benefits and workplace support

The employer offers a supportive team culture, professional development opportunities, career growth within NSW Health, paid annual and parental leave for eligible staff, salary packaging to improve take-home pay, Fitness Passport, and an Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.

Relocation support is also available through the Welcome Experience, a free service that helps health workers and their families settle into regional communities by connecting them with schools, childcare, housing information, sporting clubs, and local networks.

Additional information

An eligibility list may be created from this recruitment process for future permanent or temporary full-time and part-time vacancies. The organisation states that it is an inclusive employer and encourages people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If adjustments are needed during recruitment, confidential support can be requested.

To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport, or hold a suitable visa that permits work in Australia. Temporary visa holders can only be employed in line with the conditions and expiry date of their visa. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This is a Category A position. Successful candidates will be assessed for compliance with NSW Health policy requirements relating to occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination against specified infectious diseases before an offer is made. Applicants will be judged against the essential criteria and selection requirements in the position description.

Salary packaging may help increase take-home pay and can be used for items such as novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, HECS/HELP debt, and meal expenses. Eligible employees may also receive benefits such as allocated days off, long service leave, and paid maternity leave.

For role-related questions, the contact person is Anthony Roberts.

Where this role fits

This position sits within a regional hospital environment and supports the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring the facility remains safe, efficient, and well maintained.