Cochlear Production Operator (Electronic Assembler)

C01 Cochlear Limited (Australia); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

20% annual leave loading

Educational assistance programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Cochlear Limited in Brisbane is seeking Electronic Assemblers (Manufacturing Operators) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will assemble, test, clean, inspect and package components for Cochlear Implant Systems, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety standards are met.

Whether you have prior manufacturing experience or are starting a career in medical device manufacturing, Cochlear provides comprehensive training and support to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on work and attention to detail.
• Able to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong team player with commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Manufacturing, assembly, packing, testing or production experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, testing and inspecting medical device components.
• Following detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Completing manufacturing, cleaning, washing and packaging tasks.
• Maintaining high quality and productivity standards.
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
• Following strict safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Procedural compliance

Job description

Change people’s lives and we love what you do! Cochlear develops world‑leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 50 medical device company and the market‑leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear‑branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Change Lives Through Your Work At Cochlear, we develop world‑leading medical devices that help people hear. Every product we manufacture has the potential to transform someone's life, and every employee plays an important role in that mission. Join one of the world’s leading hearing implant companies and become part of a team dedicated to delivering life‑changing technology to people around the globe.

About the Role

We are currently seeking Electronic Assemblers (Manufacturing Operators) to join our Brisbane Manufacturing team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract. Based at our Newstead facility, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, cleaning, inspecting and packaging components used in Cochlear Implant Systems while meeting quality, productivity and safety standards.

Whether you already have manufacturing experience or are looking to start a career in medical device manufacturing, we provide comprehensive training and support to help you succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling, testing and inspecting medical device components.
• Following detailed work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Completing manufacturing, cleaning, washing and packaging tasks.
• Maintaining high quality and productivity standards.
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
• Following strict safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

About You

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy hands‑on work and paying attention to detail.
• Can follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Are committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Have previous manufacturing, assembly, packing, testing or production experience (desirable but not essential).

Eligibility Requirements

Full working rights in Australia.

Visa holders must have a minimum of two years remaining on their visa and unrestricted working rights (38+ hours per week).

Working Holiday and Student Visa holders are not eligible.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Working Environment

As part of our manufacturing operations, you will be required to wear manufacturing garments to ensure product quality and safety standards are maintained. This includes items such as masks, gloves, finger stalls, hoods, hair nets, coats/coveralls, shoe covers and ESD straps.

Shift Options

• Day Shift: 6:24am – 2:30pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2:24pm – 10:30pm

Location 12 Helen Street, Teneriffe QLD 4005. Please note that onsite parking is not available, however the site is well serviced by public transport and nearby parking options.

Career Progression & Salary

Employees commence at Grade Level 1 ($62,285.60) and can progress through to Grade Level 4 ($72,415.20) as skills and competencies are developed and demonstrated.

Recruitment Process

Assessment Centres are held weekly on Wednesdays or Thursdays, alternating between AM and PM shift recruitment. Successful candidates will participate in our onboarding program, which occurs fortnightly.

Pre‑Employment Medical

As part of our commitment to employee wellbeing and workplace safety, any employment offer will be subject to a successful pre‑employment medical assessment.

Why Join Cochlear?

• Employee discounts across 1,000+ retailers.
• 20% annual leave loading.
• Novated lease options.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Fitness and health discounts.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Purchased leave options.
• Cochlear Day.
• A supportive team culture focused on learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Cochlear, we believe our differences make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

Cochlear Summary

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear‑branded hearing implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids Baha. At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you. We’re the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives. We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.