GMP Maintenance Technician — Frontline Reliability

BioSpace; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

On-site work model 70/30 (in-office)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna’s Melbourne facility is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to oversee front-line maintenance of GMP and non-GMP systems in a 24/7 operation. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, document activities, and supervise contractors while upholding strict GMP standards.

You will also contribute to investigations, reliability improvements, and training for maintenance tasks, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficient response times onsite.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a regulated (cGMP preferred) environment.
• Hands-on mechanical experience with drive and process systems.
• Understanding of automated process equipment (PLC controls) for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on GMP and non-GMP equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and identify root causes.
• Support investigations and reliability improvements.
• Respond as first-line technician to equipment issues and coordinate service providers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

PLC controls

cGMP

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics)

Certificate 3

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Autoclaves

Job description

Moderna’s Melbourne facility is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to oversee front-line maintenance of GMP and non-GMP systems in a 24/7 operation. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, document activities, and supervise contractors while upholding strict GMP standards.

You will also contribute to investigations, reliability improvements, and training for maintenance tasks, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficient response times onsite.