This position will lead, coordinate and monitor all technical aspects of Maintenance activities for asset management services across Gold Coast Health

Job details

An opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Technical Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Lead, coordinate and monitor all technical aspects of Building and Maintenance Services activities
• Manage and coordinate the delegated trade services staff
• Provide expert technical advice on operational and maintenance activities to provide corrective, statutory and preventative maintenance
• Provide high level technical advice to stakeholders and management in advancing the performance of all assets

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a relevant engineering qualification or Mechanical/Electrical trade qualification and ability to perform the role of Qualified Technical Person under the Electrical Safety Act 2002, would be well regarded
• Demonstrated high level technical knowledge and experience with maintaining and operating electrical networks (including qualifications), Emergency Generators, UPS systems, Gas supply networks, HVAC, chiller plants, Cooling towers, Medical gas systems, Steam systems, multi-site BMS, Nurse Call, Sterilising plant, Water quality management, Fire management systems and Passenger elevators
• Demonstrated technical problem-recognition, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing a large infrastructure and asset base
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure maintenance management in the healthcare sector.
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $136 035 - $145 990 per annum

About Us

Maintenance Services is responsible for statutory, preventative and reactive maintenance across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Maintenance Services includes but is not limited to: electrical work, fire systems, water cooling, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning, bed maintenance, backup power and garden maintenance.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC654475

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC654475 - RD (PDF, 603KB)
  Role Description