Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant
 

Join Hobart Private Hospital as a casual Building Maintenance Officer supporting one of Australia’s leading private hospital networks. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where your work directly contributes to patient comfort, clinical safety and the smooth operation of a live hospital environment.
If you’re a multi‑skilled maintenance professional who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and meaningful work, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided
• Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
• Inclusive, values‑led workplace

About the role

As a Building Maintenance Technician, you’ll carry out a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, minor works and building fabric upkeep across the healthcare facility. You’ll work closely with other trades and hospital staff to ensure the building remains safe, functional and compliant at all times.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of building systems and tasks — perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and thrives in a dynamic environment.

About us:

For over 20 years Hobart Private Hospital has been providing high quality care to Hobart and greater Tasmania residents.

Our 142-bed hospital provides a unique range of acute services including general surgery, specialty care in orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, breast, colorectal, oral, vascular, plastics, obesity surgery and select surgery for paediatrics. General and specialty medicine includes cardiology, angiography, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, respiratory and rheumatology.

Hobart Private Hospital also has a 24-hour emergency care centre, critical care unit, five operating theatres, endoscopy suite and day surgery facility.

Hobart Private Hospital is part of Healthscope and shares a commitment to the provision of quality healthcare.

Key responsibilities:

•  Delivering general building maintenance including carpentry, patching, painting and minor repairs

• Maintaining doors, hardware, ceilings, partitions and building finishes

• Assisting with minor trade works within your competency

• Coordinating with specialist contractors for complex or licensed works

• Responding to urgent maintenance issues impacting hospital operations

• Completing building fabric inspections and asset lifecycle replacement tasks

• Supporting planned maintenance programs and compliance activities

• Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works

• Ensuring all work complies with infection control and WHS requirements

 Essential Criteria

• Experience in building maintenance, handyperson or multi‑trade roles

• Skills across basic carpentry, plastering, painting, tiling, minor repairs and general building upkeep

• Experience in complex facilities — hospital or clinical environments highly regarded

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work autonomously

• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Valid driver’s licence, WWVP and ability to obtain relevant clearances

 Desirable skills/licences:

• Trade Certificate

• Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge

• Experience with minor fit‑outs, de‑fits or small works

• Patching and Painting is a must

• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights and in plant rooms

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

 You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
•  Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: Thursday 20th August 2026  

For further enquiries: Trent Riseley - Maintenance Manager - M: 0428 078 029 - E: trent.riseley1@healthscope.com.au

Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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