Fitter / Motor Mechanic (Skilled Trades)
Fitter / Motor Mechanic (Skilled Trades)
Enjoy a 9-day fortnight for better work-life balance
Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience
Access to an on-site gym to support your wellbeing
Repair and maintain essential mechanical systems in a world-class hospital environment while ensuring compliance and safety standards.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Fitter / Motor Mechanic Level 1/ 2 / 3 / 4
Remuneration: $61,598 - $70,838 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced healthcare facilities, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). You’ll join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.
Work in a modern, high-tech hospital environment
Be part of a supportive and collaborative maintenance team
Contribute to the smooth running of critical healthcare services
Enjoy a culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
Located in the heart of Western Sydney with easy transport access
What you'll be doing
As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll ensure the reliability and compliance of all mechanical systems, plant, and equipment through proactive maintenance and timely repairs.
Perform reactive and planned maintenance to minimise disruptions to patient care
Ensure compliance with statutory, legislative, and code requirements
Respond to work requests using AFM Online and manage priorities effectively
Participate in after-hours emergency maintenance and support other WSLHD facilities when required
Provide technical advice and assistance to contractors during installations and commissioning
Ready to make an impact?
Join NSW Health and help keep one of Australia’s leading hospitals running smoothly. Apply today and be part of a team that values safety, quality, and innovation.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Mechanical Fitter TAFE qualification
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated ability to prioritise and successfully undertake work in a busy, dynamic role with a minimum of supervision, This position will require 12 hour shift coverage in the Building Maintenance Centre (BMC) on a rotating roster as and when required. This also extends to assisting all facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District as requested.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of a wide range of industrial systems, processes and automated equipment (example: steam plant, reticulated fluids and gases, washing and sterilising equipment, food production equipment, heat exchangers, pumps and valves) and ability to fault find and carry out repairs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Proven fitting, machining and welding experience in a maintenance environment, experience with steam boilers and related plant, superior diagnostics abilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of software programs (eg: Word, Excel, Outlook).
The ability to maintain stock and workflow in a Mechanical Fitter's workshop.
Valid NSW Drivers Licence& be willing to use it for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ629922
Applications Close: 23 December 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Kiril Nikolovski on 0408 565 053 or Kiril.nikolovski@health.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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