Mobility & Assistive Tech Technician: Impact & Growth

Novita; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total salary package includes base pay

12% superannuation

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Annual leave loading

Meal & entertainment packaging

Job summary

Novita in Adelaide, SA, is seeking a Repairs & Maintenance Technician to deliver high‑quality mobility and assistive technology solutions that enhance client independence and quality of life. You’ll manufacture, modify, repair and maintain mobility, seating and related equipment within the Mobility and Seating team, collaborating with therapists, clients and colleagues to achieve optimal outcomes.

You’ll read technical drawings, use diagnostic tools, and perform electronic repairs and

Qualifications

• Certificate III or equivalent in a technical field or practical experience.
• Trade qualifications highly regarded
• Experience servicing, repairing, maintaining, modifying or manufacturing mechanical and/or electronic equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Sound WHS and quality assurance understanding
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders
• Experience with disability services and travel readiness
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, modify, customise and repair mobility, seating and pressure management equipment
• Complete wheelchair modifications and seating adaptations
• Provide breakdown, repair and maintenance services across metropolitan Adelaide and regional locations
• Design and develop customised assistive technology solutions
• Perform electronic repairs and programming of wheelchair control systems
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and contribute to quality and compliance
• Build relationships with clients, therapists, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development
• Support a safe, collaborative, customer‑focussed team environment

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate III (AQF Level 3)

Trade qualifications

Tools

Technical drawings understanding

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Novita in Adelaide, SA, is seeking a Repairs & Maintenance Technician to deliver high‑quality mobility and assistive technology solutions that enhance client independence and quality of life. You’ll manufacture, modify, repair and maintain mobility, seating and related equipment within the Mobility and Seating team, collaborating with therapists, clients and colleagues to achieve optimal outcomes.

You’ll read technical drawings, use diagnostic tools, and perform electronic repairs and