Assistant Engineering Manager
Assistant Engineering Manager for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Assistant Engineer Grade 5
Remuneration: $2,217.34 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ650372
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Assistant Engineer supports project planning, delivery, compliance and reporting for NSLHD. Working as part of an experienced multi-disciplined team, the incumbent will apply sound organisational expertise to assess building infrastructure and project specific requirements. The incumbent will liaise with departmental managers and staff to ensure projects can be undertaken without affecting the delivery of essential care and to minimise disruption to business. The Assistant Engineer will also oversee minor projects including Planning, scope development and delivery providing advice to staff in relation to the Engineering portfolio. In addition the Assistant Engineer will manage will aid in the day to day running of Engineering Department its staff, equipment and building projects within NSLHD facilities. The position will also be responsible for supervising building refurbishment works. In addition the Assistant engineer will liaise with consultants and Engineers. The Assistant Engineer will engage contractors and coordinate works to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and ensure works are completed to a high standard.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant engineering or trade qualification that would meet the requirements for eligibility for membership to the Australian Institute of Hospital Engineers.
- How has your prior experience prepared you for the role of an Assistant Engineer in a Hospital?
- Describe an instance where you had to present a technical concept to a non-technical audience. How did you ensure they understood?
- Compliance is critical in a Hospital Environment. Can you detail your experience in Compliance relating to maintenance and essential services and all safety aspects?
- Can you explain your experience with project management and managing defect work?
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For role related queries or questions contact Chad Crompton on chad.crompton@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 11 April 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 14 April 2026
