Job Description
Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSW
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Join the Engineering Department at John Hunter Hospital and play a vital role in maintaining the essential mechanical infrastructure that supports patient care across the campus. Working within a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute to the operation, maintenance and reliability of critical hospital systems while enjoying the security and advantages of a NSW Health position.
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Where you'll be working:
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The John Hunter Hospital Engineering Department consists of over 50 dedicated staff responsible for reactive and planned maintenance across the John Hunter Hospital campus and associated facilities. The team supports a diverse range of buildings, plant and equipment that are critical to delivering healthcare services to the Hunter New England community.
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You'll be part of a team-oriented mechanical team working alongside experienced tradespeople and reporting directly to the Mechanical Supervisor.
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About the role:
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As a Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment across the hospital campus.
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Your work will include:
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Reactive breakdown maintenance and fault finding
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Preventive maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment
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Maintenance of air conditioning and pumping systems
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General fitting and fabrication work
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Repairs and maintenance of hospital equipment including patient beds, wheelchairs, trolleys and IV poles
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Supporting the ongoing reliability and performance of critical hospital infrastructure
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No two days are the same,



offering a varied and rewarding workload across one of the region's largest and most complex facilities.
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Remuneration and benefits:
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Applicants who can demonstrate five years of post-trade employment experience will commence at Level 4 of the NSW Health Skilled Trades Award, with a salary of $75,882 per annum + award allowances + overtime.
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In addition, you'll receive:
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Overtime opportunities
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Salary packaging benefits as a NSW Health employee
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Job security within one of Australia's largest public health systems
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Access to professional development and study support
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If you're an experienced fitter looking for stable employment, excellent conditions and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of mechanical systems in a large healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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About you:
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To be successful in this role, you'll have:
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A completed mechanical trade apprenticeship
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Trade Certificate and Tradesman's Certificate of Proficiency
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Strong fitting and maintenance experience
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills
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A commitment to safety and quality workmanship
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Post-trade qualifications will be highly regarded.
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Support and development:
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You'll be supported by experienced mechanical trades staff and the wider Engineering leadership team. We are committed to ongoing professional development and offer:
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Access to internal training through the MyHealth Learning system
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Opportunities for further skills development
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Support for approved post-trade studies, including potential study leave
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Mentoring and knowledge-sharing within a highly skilled team environment
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📌 Fitter (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales