About BioCina
BioCina is a global end-to-end contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) serving clients with biologics and small molecule products.
BioCina provides unparalleled quality and industry-leading reliability and client centricity.
With deep expertise in small molecules, microbial, pDNA, and mRNA modalities, BioCina's comprehensive service offerings include cell line development, process development, analytical and formulation development, and cGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing, including both drug substance and drug product (fill-finish).
BioCina operates two state-of-the-art facilities in Perth, Western Australia, and Adelaide, South Australia, servicing clients across the world.
What are we seeking?
We are seeking a team of Maintenance Shift Technicians to join our Maintenance Team.
Working a 12-hour rotating day/night shift roster (averaging 42 hours per week), you will be responsible for maintaining our state-of-the-art facilities and production equipment, ensuring safety, reliable and efficient operations across the plant.
What will this role do?
Perform planned preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and breakdown repairs on manufacturing, packaging and facility equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation issues to minimise downtime and maintain production schedules.
Maintain and support sterile liquid filling lines, packaging equipment, process utilities, and associated production systems.
Inspect, service and repair critical plant utilities including boilers, HVAC systems, compressed air systems and other facility infrastructure.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot automation systems, and Building Management System.
Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with cGMP, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
What are the qualifications and experiences?




Trade certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
Current Western Australia Trade Certificate and relevant licence desirable.
PLC, automation, or instrumentation training/certification desirable.
5+ years of experience in a maintenance role within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, food or FMCG industries.
Demonstrate experience maintaining and troubleshooting sterile liquid filling lines, packaging equipment, and automated production systems.
Experience supporting critical utilities including HVAC systems, boilers, compressors, purified water systems, stills and Building Management Systems.
Familiarity with equipment qualification, validation, change control and deviation management processes is highly desirable.
What attributes are we seeking?
Strong commitment to safety, quality , and compliance in a highly regulated workplace.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure during equipment breakdowns.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Positive team player with a proactive and customer-focused approach.
To apply, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications, relevant experience, and why you are the right fit for this role to ••••@biocina.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, BioCina is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks to have a diverse candidate shortlisted for this vacancy.
All experienced candidates from a range of backgrounds, including genders, people with disabilities, and Indigenous and ethnically diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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