- 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

You are a technically minded and proactive individual who takes pride in delivering quality work, solving mechanical problems and maintaining equipment to a high standard. You can work independently, manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with technical and clinical colleagues in a healthcare environment where reliability and safety are essential.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• A written statement addressing All Selection Criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

Role related questions:

We encourage you to contact Martina Trebbi on email at Martina.Trebbi@health.wa.gov.au or phone 0428 603 751 with any specific questions related to this role.

Application Instructions: Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process. If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 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. 

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here 

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 CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au 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.