Group Building Engineer (Group Engineer Gde 6) - Engineering - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until October 2025
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Group Engineer Grade 6
Remuneration: $2,575.58 - $2,575.58 per week
Requisition ID: REQ598555
Application Close Date: 07/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 10/09/2025 - 17/09/2025
Contact Details: Kon Helidoniotis | kon.helidoniotis@health.nsw.gov.au
Are you hardworking and enthusiastic?
Do you have experience in managing trade staff across different facilities
Are you able to manage multiple projects with varying timelines in an operational facility?
About The Opportunity
- You will have the unique role of being responsible for the managing the building services across both Liverpool and Fairfield Hospitals
- Your role will be managing various maintenance programs and projects across these hospitals, and across the district as required.
- You will be working with our highly skilled trades team across the SWSLHD.
What You'll Be Doing
The Group Building Engineer controls the day to day running of the building services section at each facility across the district, with the prime function to ensure the up-to-date maintenance and integrity of the fabric of all buildings covered within the responsibility of the Engineering Department.
This also includes: the efficient implementation of reactive/corrective, preventative, and statutory maintenance programmes; supervision of refurbishment works; oversight of any works (by engineering or otherwise) which may change or impact upon the fabric of the physical infrastructure of a facility or service; manage/control/supervise all building related trades; prompt actioning of all works orders; ensuring full & current compliance, & work health safety, of all facilities & building‐related processes.
The level of responsibility and accountability for the position is proportional to the size, distribution and complexity of the portfolio allocated.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Tertiary qualifications in Building / Construction related industry or extensive building and construction industry experience with related trade qualifications / licence(s) and possession of a SafeWork approved White Card (or general construction induction card) is required.
Demonstrated project management capability for building works and contract management. This includes the identification, scope of work development, cost estimation & control, procurement (within NSW Govt policies & procedures) and supervision of internal and external building refurbishments & projects, and the tight planning / control of all associated labour and materials.
- Demonstrated experience in the management and operation of planned or corrective maintenance programming in large complex healthcare, institutional or critical industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and operation of Hydraulic systems and compliance with regulatory requirements, safe work practices, standards and codes of practice.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
