The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Trade Coordinator to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Manage in-house labour as well as manage and supervise day labour and/or contractors where necessary
• Monitor and report on the operation of plant and equipment
• Provide high-level technical direction across multi trade activities
• Assist management in providing cost estimates for works as requested

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Recognised Australian trade qualification in Carpentry Cert 3 or equivalent / superior qualification
• While not mandatory, a maintenance management background with a sound knowledge of strategic maintenance planning will be highly regarded
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• Up to 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (6 months with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $3 522.40 - $3 638.64 per fortnight (Inclusive of Trade Coordinator Allowance)

About Us

Maintenance Services sits within the service line of Asset Management Services within the Strategic Planning and Assets Division and comprises of a maintenance manager, maintenance coordinators, administrative staff, trade coordinators and approximately twenty trade staff including apprentices. Included in the trades are electricians, plumbers, fitters, painters, carpenters, refrigeration technicians and gardeners. Maintenance Services is responsible for statutory, preventative, and reactive maintenance across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Based in Southport.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 6 February 2023

Job Ad reference: GC464983

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.