Maintenance Tradesperson
Job No:
BH139
Location:
Toorak Gardens
About the Role
We’re seeking a dedicated and practical Maintenance Tradesperson to support the safe, clean and functional operation of our hospital environment across both Burnside Hospital sites. This full‑time role is central to ensuring our facilities, plant and equipment remain well maintained and able to support high‑quality patient care.
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you’ll assist with routine maintenance tasks, minor repairs, equipment checks and general labouring duties. You’ll play an important role in supporting preventative maintenance activities, responding to work requests, and helping maintain the overall presentation and functionality of hospital buildings, plant rooms, storage areas and service corridors. The position also contributes to safe equipment movement, site inspections and compliance with WHS, infection control and environmental requirements.
Success in this role requires a hands‑on, reliable and safety‑focused approach, with the ability to follow instructions, work cooperatively with the maintenance team, and provide courteous support to hospital staff. Experience in maintenance, labouring or facilities support is desirable, and a trade qualification in plumbing, electrical, HVAC or carpentry is highly regarded.
If you’re a practical, dependable team player who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well‑functioning environment, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ to view the Position Description and submit your application.
As an employee of Burnside Hospital, you will enjoy the benefit of
- A Healthy Work-Life Balance: We seek to provide you with an exceptional professional and work life, which is why we offer flexible working hours within a supportive environment that value both your professional and personal life.
- Convenience and Safety: Free car parking options available at our hospitals, located in the eastern suburbs close to the city.
- Career Development: We offer structured training programs, educational support, and development initiatives to help you build your capabilities and potential for rewarding and long-lasting careers and personal growth. We’re a stable and secure organisation with a reputation for quality service, big enough to provide opportunities while being small enough to know your name so you’ll feel seen and heard.
- Competitive Benefits: Our not-for-profit status allows us to offer salary-sacrificing arrangements where a portion of your income (up to $18,550) is allocated to pay for approved living expenses, meals, entertainment, and vehicle novated leasing before your income tax is calculated, meaning you pay less income tax and have more money in your pocket.
- Wellbeing: We ensure our people are well supported through free counselling and physiotherapy assistance, pharmacy and health insurance discounts, free flu vaccinations, and generous leave entitlements.
- Peer Recognition: We value everyone's contributions, and our reward and recognition program is designed to celebrate the people who truly embody our values and make our workplace exceptional.
- Impactful Work: Working at Burnside Hospital means making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. You’ll be part of a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients every day.
About us
Burnside Hospital is one of South Australia's foremost private healthcare providers, offering a range of services and clinics across our two sites, Toorak Gardens and Stepney, caring for and supporting the thousands of patients who choose to have their healthcare needs met here each year. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients, their families, and the community and pride ourselves on our values-based approach of caring with empathy and respect, prioritising safety and wellbeing, and investing in continuous learning and professional growth. We work together as a team and value diversity, ensuring a positive, inclusive culture for everyone.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.
