Senior Technician - Mechanical

About the role

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is recruiting a Senior Technician - Mechanical for its Medical Technology Management Unit (MTMU) at Perth Children's Hospital. The role supports the safe and reliable operation of medical equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of neonates and children. It is a 1.0 FTE permanent full-time position classified at HSO levels G3-G5, with starting level set by qualifications, skills and experience.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake preventative maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications, performance testing and safety testing of medical mechanical and electromechanical instrumentation and equipment.
• Work alongside a technical team to maintain equipment and manage maintenance records.
• Monitor spare parts and provide technical advice to clinical staff.

Required profile

• 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.
• Sound understanding of mechanical principles, including mechanical systems, hydraulics, gears and pulleys.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and communicate with technical and clinical colleagues.
• Valid Australian work rights; sponsorship is not available.

Applicants apply online through the WA Health jobs site, submitting a resume, a written statement covering the selection criteria (no more than 3 pages) and the contact details of two referees, one of whom should be a line manager or supervisor. Criminal records screening and integrity checking are required, and a working with children check or pre-employment health assessment may be requested.