Senior Mechanical Technician – Medical Equipment

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a Senior Technician – Mechanical in Perth to support the safe, reliable operation of medical equipment at Perth Children’s Hospital. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs and safety testing, maintaining records and advising clinical staff.

Joining the Medical Technology Management Unit (MTMU), you will apply mechanical knowledge to neonatal and pediatric devices, ensuring equipment performs to the highest standards and supports

Qualifications

• A minimum of an engineering trade certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience repairing and maintaining biomedical mechanical and electromechanical instrumentation and equipment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, gears and pulleys.
• Good computer literacy and ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Initiative, integrity and flexibility to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, calibration and safety testing of biomedical mechanical equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and monitor spare parts.
• Provide technical advice to clinical staff to ensure safe operation of medical technology.
• Collaborate with MTMU and clinical teams to support high‑quality care for children.

Skills

Engineering trade cert

Biomedical maintenance

Mechanical principles

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a Senior Technician – Mechanical in Perth to support the safe, reliable operation of medical equipment at Perth Children’s Hospital. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs and safety testing, maintaining records and advising clinical staff.

Joining the Medical Technology Management Unit (MTMU), you will apply mechanical knowledge to neonatal and pediatric devices, ensuring equipment performs to the highest standards and supports