About The Role

We are recruiting for a Maintenance & Calibration Officer to join our Maintenance & Calibration (M&C;) team at our Brisbane manufacturing operations. This role coordinates administrative processes enabling the M&C; team to operate efficiently, working with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to manage purchasing, inventory, maintenance records, tooling, and scheduling activities.

Responsibilities

- Generate and issue purchase orders (POs) to contractors and suppliers in line with documented processes and service levels.
- Obtain quotations from vendors for tooling, spare parts, and other maintenance-related purchases.
- Manage blanket purchase orders, receipting activities, and invoice processing for external vendors.
- Coordinate the ordering, receiving, packing, and distribution of tools and equipment.
- Complete updates within the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system, including location updates and Level 1 requests.
- Organise and facilitate repairs of microscope bases, ESD‑compliant mats, and other minor maintenance items.
- Maintain inventory levels of spare tooling and parts, ensuring the M&C; stores remain adequately stocked.
- Take ownership of M&C; spare parts management, including ordering, tracking, and inventory control.
- Assist with maintenance task scheduling and contractor coordination.
- Ensure enquiries and requests are actioned, resolved, and tracked in accordance with established processes.
- Deliver day-to-day activities within documented procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively within the M&C; team and across manufacturing, engineering, and operational functions to meet business requirements.

Qualifications

- Experience in an administrative, coordination, purchasing, stores, inventory management,



or operational support role.
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and experience with Oracle, SAP or similar business systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy when managing data, purchasing, and inventory activities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and established processes.
- Experience working effectively within a team setting and collaborating with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience working within a medical device manufacturing environment or other regulated manufacturing industry.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems or maintenance management systems would be advantageous.
- Ability to work varying shifts.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

Play an important role supporting the team responsible for maintaining and calibrating equipment used to manufacture life‑changing hearing solutions. Work across purchasing, inventory management, vendor coordination, and maintenance administration, providing variety in your day‑to‑day responsibilities. Gain exposure to manufacturing, engineering, quality, and maintenance functions within a global medical device organisation. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery across the business.

Legal and Diversity Statement

Cochlear values and welcomes the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all employees and strives to build a culture that celebrates and leverages differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements and encourage discussion about flexibility.

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📌 Maintenance & Calibration Officer (Brisbane City)
🏢 Cochlear
📍 Brisbane City