Job Description

Job no: 506762

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Work type: Permanent

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Location: Mackay

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Categories: Trades and Services

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About the role

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Mater Private Hospital Mackay has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join the team in a permanent, full-time basis. The successful applicant will provide building maintenance to Mater facilities on tasks that do not require a qualified tradesperson whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.

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Purpose of this role

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The purpose of this role is provide building maintenance support across Mater's South East Queensland Campuses on tasks whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.

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- Ensure effective communication with Manager and Trade co-ordinator on a regular basis throughout the day on issues regarding daily work plan and work activities.
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- Participate in the planning and development of maintenance and renovation programs for the facilities
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- Participate in the process of providing quotations for work as required.
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- Ensure all work is carried out in a manner providing the safety of patients, visitors and staff whilst ensuring all access and services are maintained where practical.
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- Comply with all authorised duties as directed by the Manager or his delegate.
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Other responsibilities will include

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- Complete designated tasks in a timely manner and communicate effectively with the clients
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- Proactively repair & maintain building areas within the scope of this role and ensure that a job is logged in the service management system
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Perform the following duties including but not limited to:

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- Replacement of lighting lamps and tubes
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- Repair or replacement of fixtures and fittings such as toilet seats, toilet roll holders, shower rails, privacy locks, shower heads (shower rose), noticeboards, glove, sharps and gel brackets
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- Test & tag of new patient appliances
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- Minor repairs to walls and fittings
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- Nurse call handset replacement
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About you

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To be considered for this role, you will have:

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- Broad/generalist exposure to a range of Maintenance / Handyman concepts (essential)
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- Electrical Test and Tag license (desirable)
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- Previous experience in a hospital or large commercial complex (desirable)
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- Current Drivers Licence (no restrictions)
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- Proactively follow safety policies and procedures
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- Ability to work in a team environment as well as self-motivated to work alone.
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- An understanding of Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation and Regulations pertaining to engineering.
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- Demonstrated experience in basic building maintenance.
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- Well developed time management and organisation skills.
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- Understanding of or ability to acquire knowledge in workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours as applied in the working environment.
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Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‐class expertise across healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research . With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

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At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do.



You'll join a values‐driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

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What's in it for you?

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- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
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- Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
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- Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
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- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
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- Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
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- Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
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- A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
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Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

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Applications close Thursday the 24th of September 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

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All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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Mater offers a safe, supportive, adaptable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

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From a validated provider of healthcare services in Australia

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Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
n Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

📌 Maintenance Assistant (Mackay)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Mackay