About the role

Mater has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Services Manager to work in the team in a permanent full-time basis. This role is responsible for ensuring that the equipment, buildings and grounds of the Mackay Private Hospital and associated facilities are fully compliant to legislative and industry standards and remain operational for the services they need to provide.

The successful candidate will oversee internal and external resources and contractors to implement the maintenance program. You will prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring asset lifecycle management aligns with business needs and growth. The role will report to the Director of Engineering and Maintenance and you will collaborate closely with the General Manager and Finance & Operations Manager.

Salary range: $124,285.00 per annum 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

Position

• Identify maintenance requirements for buildings, grounds, plant, and equipment with regard to risk management and safety regulations
• Establish and maintain maintenance programs that meet relevant standards and health and safety requirements
• Monitor plant and equipment performance to minimize costs and plan for asset replacement
• Meet customer requirements for operational maintenance needs as defined in the Engineering Service Level Agreement
• Develop a positive departmental culture with internal and external customers
• Source and manage external contractors to meet maintenance and development needs, including contract preparation, monitoring performance, and maintaining a contracts register
• Oversee and coordinate delegated engineering projects
• Operate and manage the electronic maintenance system to minimize operational inconvenience and ensure plant is maintained according to standards
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to ensure excellence in consumer services and patient care
• Actively work on building related issues within current skillset and support team members to achieve the best outcomes for the site
• Ensure proper training and support for Engineering team members
• Participate in an on-call roster providing 24x7 maintenance support

Organisation

• Ensure all staff and contractors adhere to Workplace Health & Safety requirements
• Foster a customer satisfaction-focused environment and participate in meetings as required
• Participate in quality improvement activities and professional development
• Adhere to all Mater policies and undertake other duties as directed

Leadership and People Management

• Ensure adherence to Mater’s Code of Conduct and Behavioural Standards
• Manage team recruitment, induction, and separation in line with policies
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members
• Conduct performance reviews and career development conversations
• Maintain a cooperative work environment with open communication
• Ensure effective succession planning and manage staff time records

Cost Centre Management

• Develop and manage cost centre budgets, adhering to approved parameters
• Approve operating transactions in line with Mater’s Delegations
• Review resources and practices to minimize expenditure while maintaining service delivery
• Monitor operational and project costs for the cost centre

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

Mandatory

• Engineering, trade or equivalent experience in managing a maintenance service in a healthcare setting;
• Extensive knowledge and experience of building services and plant and equipment maintenance;
• Experience in managing contractors;
• Experience in managing shall to medium size projects;
• Analytical and problem solving attributes as it relates to building infrastructure
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Sufficient business acumen to develop and work within budgetary constraints and compile business proposals;
• A comprehensive understanding of Workplace Health and Safety regulations and Risk Management techniques;
• Proven leadership skills and effective time management practices; and
• Current drivers licence.

Desired

• Qualifications in Engineering and/or Asset and Maintenance Management.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information about the role, please contact Peter Nomikos, Director of Engineering & Maintenance on peter.nomikos@mater.org.au

Applications close on Wednesday 26^th March 2025. Please note, we may contact applications 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.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

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.