Maintenance Assistant

Mater Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Staff benefits

Career development within Mater

Generous salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking a Maintenance Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis to support building upkeep across facilities. The role emphasizes safe, efficient work and customer satisfaction while handling tasks not requiring a qualified tradesperson.

The position offers a salary range of $33.87 - $35.13 per hour, plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Broad/generalist exposure to Maintenance/Handyman concepts.
• Electrical Test and Tag license (desirable).
• Current Drivers Licence with no restrictions.
• Experience in hospital or large commercial facilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide building maintenance support across Mater facilities.
• Communicate with Manager and Trade coordinator about daily work plan.
• Help plan maintenance/renovation programs and provide quotes as needed.
• Ensure safety of patients, visitors and staff while maintaining access to services.
• Complete tasks timely and log jobs in the service management system.
• Replace lighting and fixtures and perform minor repairs.

Skills

General maintenance concepts

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Mackay has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join the team in a permanent, full-time basis. The successful applicant will provide building maintenance to Mater facilities on tasks that do not require a qualified tradesperson whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.

Salary range: $33.87 - $35.13 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The purpose of this role is provide building maintenance support across Mater's South East Queensland Campuses on tasks whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.

• Ensure effective communication with Manager and Trade co-ordinator on a regular basis throughout the day on issues regarding daily work plan and work activities.
• Participate in the planning and development of maintenance and renovation programs for the facilities
• Participate in the process of providing quotations for work as required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a manner providing the safety of patients, visitors and staff whilst ensuring all access and services are maintained where practical.
• Comply with all authorised duties as directed by the Manager or his delegate.

Other responsibilities will include

• Complete designated tasks in a timely manner and communicate effectively with the clients
• Proactively repair & maintain building areas within the scope of this role and ensure that a job is logged in the service management system

Perform the following duties including but not limited to:

• Replacement of lighting lamps and tubes
• Repair or replacement of fixtures and fittings such as toilet seats, toilet roll holders, shower rails, privacy locks, shower heads (shower rose), noticeboards, glove, sharps and gel brackets
• Test & tag of new patient appliances
• Minor repairs to walls and fittings
• Nurse call handset replacement

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Broad/generalist exposure to a range of Maintenance / Handyman concepts (essential)
• Electrical Test and Tag license (desirable)
• Previous experience in a hospital or large commercial complex (desirable)
• Current Drivers Licence (no restrictions)
• Proactively follow safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as self-motivated to work alone.
• An understanding of Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation and Regulations pertaining to engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in basic building maintenance.
• Well developed time management and organisation skills.
• Understanding of or ability to acquire knowledge in workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours as applied in the working environment.

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Thursday the 24th of September 2026 - please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

Direct applications only

we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.