Handyperson

Role overview

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a permanent full-time Handyperson to join the Engineering and Maintenance Services team at Westmead. This role contributes to the safe, efficient operation of hospital facilities by carrying out general maintenance tasks across buildings, services, and grounds.

The network supports children and young people across Australia’s largest paediatric health service, with a strong focus on compassion, teamwork, and high-quality care. The maintenance team helps ensure hospital assets are managed in line with government policy, asset management requirements, and operational standards.

Key duties

You will assist with general repair and maintenance work that does not require a licence, including routine tasks to keep the facility functioning safely and effectively.

• Carry out general maintenance across buildings, services, and outdoor areas.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed.
• Repair minor water leaks.
• Clear and clean blocked drains.
• Complete basic repairs to building fixtures and related items.
• Support the Engineering and Maintenance Services team with duties assigned by supervisors.

Working conditions

This is a permanent full-time position classified as Hospital Assist Gde 3. The role is based in Westmead and requires 38 hours per week.

Base remuneration is 60,799.51 per annum full-time equivalent, excluding superannuation, leave loading, and salary packaging.

The requisition ID for this vacancy is REQ645460. Applications close at midnight on 20 July 2026.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a resume of up to 5 pages along with responses covering experience in hand and power tools, general maintenance work, communication, teamwork, independent work, organisation, problem solving, attendance reliability, and prior work in an engineering or maintenance setting.

Additional information

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is committed to child-safe practices and expects all current and prospective staff to help protect the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people.

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency, although temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is available.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, and temporary part-time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Application support is available through relevant NSW Health recruitment resources and the SCHN Aboriginal Workforce Consultant.

Benefits

• Access to salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits.
• Accrued Day Off for full-time staff.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport.
• Flexible work opportunities.

Contact and support

For role-related questions, contact Zhongmin Kong at tony.kong@health.nsw.gov.au. For technical assistance, call 1300 679 367.