Senior Tradesperson (Carpenter)

The Team

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is one of Tasmania’s major public hospitals, providing comprehensive healthcare services to the northern region of the state.

Working across the LGH facility and surrounding precinct the Carpentry team are responsible for carrying out building maintenance, repair work and undertake minor construction projects where required on all Department of Health (DoH) buildings to appropriate standards to ensure safety of the public, staff and patients as well as assisting other staff as required in the day to day operations of the Facilities and Engineering Department.

All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare infrastructure to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Senior Tradesperson (Carpenter) reports directly to the Site Coordinator, Facilities and Engineering and operates with a high level of independence in undertaking day-to-day activities. The occupant:

• Provides leadership for the Carpentry Trades to ensure a highly cohesive team that can efficiently service health care facilities including a complex hospital environment within the Department’s work responsibility area.
• Is responsible for supervising carpentry trade staff, contractors and consultants as appropriate.
• Communicates professionally with internal staff within the Facilities and Engineering Team and externally to a variety of consultants, contractors, suppliers, Manufactures and other Government Agencies when required.
• Ensures compliance with Work Health and Safety Legislation and Australian Standards.
• Champions a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.
• At all times complies with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.

You will need

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise own work and the work of other trades staff to accomplish project timeframes and make responsible recommendations along with the ability to keep and maintain records.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff at all levels from various organisations along with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated sound experience in, and extensive knowledge of, carpentry trade services including the ability to modify, commission, repair and maintain services and equipment within a health care environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Position Features: 

• This role requires on-call availability and offers attractive renumeration for both standby availability and callback duties.
• Travel may be a requirement of this role as work may be performed at other offsite facilities across Northern Tasmania.

Salary

$85,196 to $97,915 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria with relevant Trade Qualification.

• Relevant Trades Qualification

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Certificate III Wood Machining.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Certified to erect scaffolding

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Senior Tradesperson (Carpenter) Band 4

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

Applications close on 10 August 2026, 11:55pm 

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: David Reid
Position: Site Co-ordinator North
Phone number: 04•• ••• 157
Email address: david.reid1@health.tas.gov.au 

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