Senior Technician - Mechanical

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

- Keep critical medical technology running. Make a difference to children’s lives. VCID No: 752106 We currently have a 1.0 FTE Permanent Full Time position available. This position offers a classification range of HSO Levels G3–G5. The classification level and salary at which the successful applicant commences will be determined by their relevant qualifications, skills and experience in the field, in accordance with the requirements of the role. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months)

About the Role:

Are you a skilled mechanical technician looking for a rewarding opportunity to apply your technical expertise where it truly matters? Join the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) as a Senior Technician – Mechanical and play an important role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of medical equipment at Perth Children’s Hospital. As part of the Medical Technology Management Unit (MTMU), you will undertake preventative maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications, performance testing and safety testing of medical mechanical and electromechanical instrumentation and equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of neonates and children. Working alongside a dedicated technical team, you will draw on your mechanical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills to maintain equipment, manage maintenance records, monitor spare parts and provide technical advice to clinical staff. Your work will help ensure equipment performs safely and reliably, supporting clinical teams to deliver high‑quality care to children and their families.

About You

• A minimum of an engineering trade certificate, such as toolmaking, a Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience repairing and maintaining biomedical mechanical and electromechanical instrumentation and equipment.
• A sound understanding of mechanical principles, including mechanical systems, hydraulics, gears and pulleys.
• Good computer literacy, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Initiative, integrity and flexibility, with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond to operational requirements.

If you are ready to put your mechanical skills to work in a role that combines technical challenges with a meaningful purpose, we encourage you to apply. Join CAHS and become part of a team helping to support safe, reliable medical technology and better healthcare outcomes for children and their families.

Role related questions

We encourage you to contact Martina Trebbi on email at [e-mail] or phone [phone] with any specific questions related to this role.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section51 of the Equal Opportunity Act1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

CAHS values:

To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via [e-mail] or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.