Courier/Handyperson

Join Manning Base Hospital – where practical skills meet purpose in healthcare.

Remuneration: $60,691.50 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part-time/Job Share Considered)
Position Classification: Motor Vehicle Driver <2950
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ590884
Applications Close: Sunday, 17th August 2025
 

About the Role:

We’re looking for a capable and reliable Courier / Handyperson to join our Engineering and Building Services team at Manning Base Hospital.

This is a varied, hands-on role focused on general maintenance, repair, and gardening tasks across hospital facilities. You’ll also step in as a Courier when required, helping transport essential items safely and punctually across the district.

You’ll be joining a well-organised team with a reputation for getting things done, where no two days are the same. Whether it’s fixing a door, tidying the grounds, or delivering equipment, you’ll be helping keep the hospital running smoothly for staff and patients alike.

In this role, you'll:

• Provide general maintenance and handyperson services across hospital facilities
• Support the upkeep of grounds and gardens
• Safely operate hospital vehicles to perform Courier duties when required
• Assist in planned, reactive and statutory maintenance tasks
• Follow work schedules while remaining flexible to meet the needs of the service

About You:

You’re a trade-savvy all-rounder who knows how to manage your time and get the job done with minimal supervision. You’re safety-conscious, dependable and happy to pitch in wherever needed - whether that’s fixing something on site or covering a Courier run.

You may be looking for stability after years in contracting or simply a change of pace with solid conditions and reliable hours.

You must have:

• Demonstrated experience in general handyperson or trade-related work
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence and ability to operate hospital vehicles
• Physical and mental stamina to undertake both maintenance and Courier responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and communication skills

Why Join Us at Manning?

Manning Base Hospital offers more than just a job - it’s a chance to work with purpose in a respected and supportive environment. 

Here’s what you can expect:

• A permanent full-time role with flexible job share or part-time options considered
• Excellent working conditions including access to salary packaging and accrued days off
• A down-to-earth, collaborative team culture with experienced and approachable leadership
• Training provided on the job, with orientation from skilled colleagues
• Job security, great lifestyle benefits, and the chance to work in a beautiful regional setting

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Graeme Pitman on Graeme.Pitman@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.