Senior Maintenance Officer

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Mackay
Categories: Trades and Services

About the role

Mater Mackay is offering an exciting opportunity for a trade-qualified Senior Maintenance Officer to join our Engineering Services Team. This is a permanent, full-time position.

As a Senior Maintenance Officer, you'll support the Engineering Services Team with electrical and refrigeration repairs and maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legislation.

Salary range: $50.23 - $55.92 ph. (MSEA Level 6 – pay rate to be confirmed on interview) plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for performing maintenance on equipment, systems, and processes to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of hospital assets. 

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

  • Hold a current relevant Trade qualification i.e., Refrigeration, Carpentry, Painting, Electrical or Have extensive experience in performing maintenance within large facilities.
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of an on-call roster.
  • Enjoy working in a multi-dimensional role within a multiskilled team.
  • Understanding and application of Safe Systems of Work (e.g., Permit to Work, Confined space).
  • Ability to communicate confidently in written and oral forms at all levels within the organisation and to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient in computerised reporting systems.
  • Current manual driver’s license (C Class)
  • Eligible to work in Australia.
  • Previous experience in contractor and industrial plant management is advantageous. 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

  • Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
  • Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
  • Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
  • Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
  • Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
  • Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
  • Convenient, discounted on-site parking
  • Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
  • Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Matt Simmons, Engineering Services Manager at matt.simmons@mater.org.au

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Applications close on Friday 23rd May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage

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