Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical (Fitter and Turner)

About your new employer:

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $73,222 to $90,332 p.a. (HBEA10 - HBEA6)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• District, Tool and Skills Infrastructure Delivery and Maintenance allowances
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Join the Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services Mechanical Trade Team maintaining the infrastructure that supports healthcare across Townsville Hospital and Health Service. As an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical (Fitter and Turner), you'll undertake mechanical fitting and turning work, maintenance and repairs to buildings, plant and equipment, delivering cost-effective engineering services. You'll contribute to maintenance projects and support the operation of hospital facilities across Townsville HHS, including rural and regional sites as required.

Requirements:

• Mechanical Fitting and Turning Trade Certificate (or equivalent)
• Posession of a Class C driver's license
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Paul Judge on (07) 4433 5237.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV689368

Applications close: Monday, 24 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.