Handyperson - RAH

About the role

Monday - Friday 

Base rate 41.74 per hour

We are looking for a skilled Handyperson to perform daily maintenance operations at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The successful candidate will handle work orders, conduct repairs, and support our diverse team in maintaining a safe and functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute repairs to woodwork, including cabinets, doors, and fixtures, based on work orders and blueprints.


• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and conduct reactive repairs as necessary.


• Organise and document maintenance tasks, providing timely updates and feedback on completed work.


• Collaborate with other trades personnel and support staff to ensure seamless operations.


• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety protocols and reporting hazards.

Personal Qualities and Skills Required:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively.


• Proficient in using hand and power tools with a commitment to safety.


• Reliable, punctual, and consistent in work performance.


• Excellent communication skills for accurate reporting and collaboration.

About us 

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Our Facilities & Asset Services business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical social and economic infrastructure. Operating across the health, education, government, future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

Downer acts as the facility manager at The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). The RAH is the largest, busiest and most technologically advanced hospital in Australia with 800 single in-patient rooms, including 100 same-day beds and 80,000 same-day and overnight patient admissions per year.

Why work for us?

Working for the Downer Group, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Opportunities for training and development to support your career. 


• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. 


• Highly competitive employee exclusive discounts and benefits scheme.


• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.

As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from people from all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply. 

If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, apply now!