Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: As per award
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon
Reference: VG/1939510
Position Title: Handyperson/Gardener
Classification: KH7
Salary per hour: $30 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing full or part time (negotiable)
Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027
Role description
Cohuna District Hospital is seeking a motivated and reliable Handyperson / Gardener to join our Facilities & Infrastructure team.
This hands-on role is responsible for assisting in the maintenance, operation and presentation of hospital facilities, grounds and infrastructure. Working closely with the Facilities & Infrastructure Team Leader, you will help ensure our buildings, equipment, gardens and outdoor spaces remain safe, functional and welcoming for patients, residents, visitors and staff.
The successful applicant will contribute to preventative maintenance programs, assist with contractor coordination, support capital works projects, undertake grounds and garden maintenance, and play an important role in maintaining compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Culture and Benefits
Nestled 274 km north of Melbourne along the scenic Murray Valley Highway, Cohuna is a charming town with a population of 2,415. Surrounded by lush dairy farms and set on the tranquil banks of Gunbower Creek, Cohuna offers a perfect blend of relaxation, recreation and natural beauty.
Cohuna is the gateway to Gunbower Island, a vast forested haven between Gunbower Creek and the Murray River. Explore towering red gums and box forests and encounter native wildlife including kangaroos, emus and a rich variety of birdlife.
Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a nature lover, Cohuna has something for everyone:
Cohuna is more than a holiday destination—it's a regional sports hub and a welcoming community. The town's Main Street runs alongside Gunbower Creek, offering picturesque views, local shops, and friendly faces.
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check and compliance with Cohuna District Hospitals Vaccination Policy.
For further information about this position, please contact Michael Howell on 0403191517.
Applications close 23rd August 2026.
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.