About the role

Mater Health Services has a rare opportunity for a Junior Biomedical Mechanical Technician to join the Engineering and Maintenance team. This role will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be required to work across a 9-day roster. This role performs routine preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs within a hospital environment.

Salary range: $35.98 – $49.86 (HP2) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver routine biomedical mechanical services and undertake a range of tasks under the direction and supervision of more senior practitioners (for example: acceptance testing of new equipment, repair and routine preventative maintenance of existing equipment)
• Work cooperatively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team under the direction of more senior practitioners
• Apply established methods and procedures in the interests of monitoring quality control
• Independently make decisions and carry out routine tasks in relation to the work that is within the sphere of responsibility (decisions and independence will increase over time).
• Participate in the introduction of new technologies or processes in the work area.
• Attend training for continuing professional and technical development

About you
The successful candidate possesses:

• A minimum of Associate Diploma (if graduating prior to the year 2000), a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Demonstrate a competent level of knowledge and skill in servicing Biomedical Mechanical Equipment such as Medical Gas Blenders, Anaesthetic equipment, Medical Pendants etc. 
• Restricted electrical work license (competencies 1,3 and 5) as issued by electrical workers and contractors board (QLD) - Desirable
• Prior experience in working with Anaesthetic equipment – Desirable.

• Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge, expertise and skill in general Biomedical Engineering services
• Demonstrated ability to apply established methods and procedures in completing routine Biomedical Service tasks, as well as ability to complete more complex tasks under the guidance of more experienced practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team under the direction of more senior practitioners

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commitment to ensuring the levels of service is always delivered to patients at all times. 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

 Closing date for application is; Friday the 20^th of September 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.