Senior Carpenter - Facilities Management at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

103518.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Carpentry, Reactive Maintenance, Asset Management, Leadership, Professional Communication, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Diplomacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Building Trade (PN 21186) Salary: $100,838 – $103,518 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Allowances: Health Facilities $5,763.89, Tool $1,077.09 P.A. Location: Canberra Hospital Section: Facilities Management Closing Date: 14 July 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to discounted gym membership. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Are you a qualified Carpenter looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a qualified Carpenter to join our Facilities Management Team. In this role, you will undertake reactive maintenance across The Canberra Hospital campus, including prioritising work, investigating issues, and delivering effective solutions. The Infrastructure and Health Support Services, Facilities Management Division, is responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, asset management, utilities, contracts, and leasing across the Canberra Health Services property portfolio throughout the ACT. The Senior Carpenter will have a unique understanding of the responsibilities and accountabilities of the role and will be able to work collaboratively across a range of areas within CHS. The incumbent will provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally, and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy, both independently and as part of a complex team. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tim Kuffer on 0421 876 764 or at Tim.Kuffer@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Perform reactive maintenance across the Canberra Hospital campus, including investigating issues and delivering effective solutions. Provide leadership and collaborate with various teams within the Facilities Management Division.