Handyperson in Adelaide

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

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.

About You:

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

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

Benefits of working at NALHN:

• 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 safe at work.
• The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category C (minimal patient contact).