Where Practical Skills Meet Purpose

Remuneration : $60,799.51 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Position Classification : Hospital Assistant Grade 3 Employment Type : Permanent Full Time 38hrs/week Requisition ID : REQ634001 Location :Muswellbrook Hospital Closing Date : Monday, 26th January 2026

- (Part Time/Job Share arrangements also considered)_

Help Us Keep Things Running Smoothly

You’ll be a key part of our Engineering Department, helping keep the hospital safe, clean, and running effectively. Your work will be hands-on and varied—from assisting with maintenance, moving furniture and equipment, to maintaining gardens and grounds.

You’ll also support trades staff, respond to urgent maintenance needs, and help create a welcoming workplace for patients, visitors, and staff.

What You Bring to the Team

You’re practical, reliable, and enjoy hands-on work, taking pride in keeping spaces tidy and welcoming. Previous gardening or handyman experience is a plus but not required as full training will be provided.

You will also bring:

- Willingness to learn basic gardening and handyman skills
- A proactive, helpful attitude and flexibility to support the team
- Ability to follow instructions while working independently
- Commitment to safety and maintaining welcoming spaces

What We Can Offer You

You’ll be supported by an experienced and friendly manager and maintenance team who are committed to helping you succeed and feel confident in this role.

You will also benefit from:





- Thorough site orientation, safety induction, and training on hospital systems and equipment
- Monthly day off for full time employees
- Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging & Fitness Passport options
- Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
- Opportunities to build new skills and grow your career within NSW Health
- 4 weeks annual leave and Paid Parental Leave

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Additional information

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

This is a Category A position . Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive _PD2024 015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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