SA Health
Job reference: 953316
Location: 5092 - MODBURY
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Torrens Valley International Residence – MODBURY SA 5092

Torrens Valley International Residence, a 274 room Accommodation Building is looking for a reliable, hands on Handyperson to keep the facility running safely and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

- Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and minor trade work
- Responding to maintenance requests in a timely manner, prioritising tasks that support patient care environments
- Conducting routine inspections and identifying faults before they become larger issues
- Working closely with the facilities team and contractors to coordinate and complete planned maintenance activities
- Receiving and distribution of large deliveries

What You'll Bring

- Demonstrated experience in a general maintenance or handyperson role, ideally within a large or complex facility
- Practical knowledge across multiple trade areas including carpentry, plumbing, painting, or electrical (to the extent permitted without a licence)
- A current driver's licence
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, particularly in environments where vulnerable people are present
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems or the ability to pick them up quickly — SA Health uses systems aligned with its broader infrastructure frameworks

To be eligible for this position,



you must have an understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and procedures relating to maintenance practices and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.

NALHNserves over400,000 peoplein northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal,paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.

With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of current services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Withover 7,500employees, NALHNemphasisesquality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, andequitablehealth outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services





NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.

Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services – adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.

Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services – provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.

Primary Health Care Services – including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of working at NALHN

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel

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