JOB DETAILS

Building Services Assistant

CompanySt Vincent's Health Australia
LocationBrisbane
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 6, 2026
About The Company
Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, established in 1857. Better and fairer care. Always. #StVincents
About the Role

Job Description:

About the Opportunity:

We’re currently seeking an experienced Building Services Assistant to join our team on a casual basis at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane (Kangaroo Point).

Our ideal candidate will be solutions-focused with prior experience dealing with a wide range of diverse maintenance tasks. You will bring your passion to the position where you will work with an enthusiastic team to support our ongoing hospital day to day functions.

A snapshot of your duties could include:

  • Assisting electricians and plumbers as required

  • Day to day preventative maintenance work around the hospital.

  • Liaise with external contractor to organise in-house breakdown jobs.

  • Attending to general maintenance work around the hospital as required


Things that work for you:

  • Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

  • Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

  • Free uniforms and training

  • Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

  • Free annual flu vaccination

  • Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

  • Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

About you:

As a valued member of our team, you will:

  • Have a good understanding of hospital environment and protocol

  • Ability to use a range of mechanical equipment.

  • Experience in a similar role

  • Demonstrated ability to work safely

  • A positive approach to working collaboratively - be a team player

  • Good problem-solving skills

  • Solid knowledge of mechanical equipment faults identifications.

  • Good knowledge of assessing non-medical equipment.

  • Excellent planning and time management skills


 About our hospital:

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane specialises in healthcare for people with chronic, complex and multiple health needs. We have over 450 experienced and qualified medical, nursing, allied health and support staff working to deliver excellent care.

Mission and Values:

As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent’s aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always.  St Vincent’s is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work.   

Part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.  For further information, visit Mission and Values - Reconciliation  
 
Respectfully, no agencies please.
 APPLY NOW! to join our hospital team that is committed to exceptional patient care!

Pre-Employment Checks:

St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity. 

Closing Date:

21 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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Key Skills
Preventative MaintenanceMechanical Equipment OperationProblem SolvingTime ManagementCollaborative WorkingFault IdentificationEquipment AssessmentSafety ComplianceContractor Liaison
Categories
TradesHealthcareConstruction
Benefits
Competitive Hourly RatesPaid Approved OvertimeSalary Packaging Up To $15,990Novated LeasingMeals And Entertainment Card Up To $2,650 Per AnnumFree UniformsFree TrainingFree Annual Flu VaccinationEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess To Fitness Passport
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day preventative and general maintenance tasks across the hospital. Assist electricians and plumbers while liaising with external contractors for breakdown repairs.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
3925
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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