Senior Mechanical Engineer

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite gym

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Monash Health is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering and Facilities Management team on a full-time, ongoing basis, based at MMC Clayton. You will lead complex mechanical projects, develop Asset Management Plans in line with AMAF, and work with external consultants to deliver new infrastructure while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include guiding asset renewal, supporting feasibility, design and commissioning, driving energy efficiency and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including healthcare projects
• Strong knowledge of building services, medical gases, hydraulic and HVAC design
• Ability to produce detailed designs, calculations and technical docs, with site inspections
• Familiar with Australian Standards, Building Codes and health facility asset management principles

Responsibilities

• Develop Asset Management Plans for critical assets in line with AMAF
• Lead complex, high-value mechanical projects across our hospitals with external consultants
• Provide expert advice to Engineering & Infrastructure Senior Manager and site facilities teams
• Support major projects through feasibility, design and commissioning
• Ensure statutory safety compliance and manage consultants and contractors
• Drive environmental sustainability, energy management and emissions reduction initiatives
• Manage budgets within financial delegation and maintain AIMS data accuracy

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Healthcare projects

Stakeholder comms

Project leadership

Education

Chartered professional engineer (CPEng)

Job description

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.

About the Department / Program

Our Engineering and Facilities Management team keeps Monash Health's hospitals and health facilities safe, compliant and running reliably. We are responsible for the engineering infrastructure that underpins patient care across our network - from mechanical, HVAC, hydraulic and medical gas systems to building management systems and essential safety measures. The team develops strategic asset management plans that guide asset renewal, supports our Facilities Operations teams in day-to-day infrastructure operation, and works with consultants and contractors to deliver new infrastructure and building projects - with a strong focus on statutory compliance, sustainability and emissions reduction.

About the Role

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer on a full time ,ongoing basis to work across Monash Health's network of hospitals, based at MMC Clayton. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the Engineering & Infrastructure Senior Manager and work with the broader Engineering Facilities Management team. You will oversee complex mechanical engineering issues and lead the development of strategic asset management plans that guide asset renewal, while supporting the delivery of new infrastructure and building projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing Asset Management Plans for critical assets, in line with the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF)
• Leading complex, high-value engineering projects across our hospitals with external consultants and contractors, while minimising disruption to hospital operations
• Providing expert advice on complex engineering matters to the Engineering & Infrastructure Senior Manager and site Facilities Management teams
• Supporting major projects through feasibility, design and commissioning
• Ensuring statutory safety compliance and managing consultants and contractors in line with H&S regulations
• Driving environmental sustainability, energy management and emissions reduction initiatives
• Managing budgets within financial delegation and keeping Asset Information Management System (AIMS) data accurate and up to date

This role requires travel between Monash Health sites.

About You

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

• Proven technical background in an engineering consultancy environment on building services projects, including leading technical design
• Strong knowledge of the standards and regulations that apply to mechanical systems, medical gases, hydraulic and HVAC design
• Ability to produce detailed designs, specifications and calculations, prepare technical documentation and carry out site inspections
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, Building Codes, Essential Safety Measures, statutory regulations, OH&S legislation and asset management principles for health facilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail and a creative, solutions-focused approach
• Relevant business management qualifications and experience (desireable)

Mandatory requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering background with 10+ years' experience, including work on healthcare projects
• Recognised professional body accreditation/membership, ideally CPEng (or working towards)

Why you will love working with us

• A supportive and collaborative team within Engineering Facilities Management, working on high-value projects across our hospital network.
• Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
• Salary packaging.
• Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.