The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is seeking a Maintenance Officer on a full time permanent basis, located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in Nedlands, with responsibilities that also cover our Fiona Stanley location.
About the Perkins
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA’s best medical researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases to give you and your loved ones the best chance to live longer, healthier and better lives.
So many of us have been touched by the diseases we’re investigating, which adds a deeply personal element to our work. We are proudly Western Australian and are collaborative in our approach to discovering medical breakthroughs that have a global impact.
About this role
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Officer is responsible for the implementation of both routine planned maintenance and corrective maintenance in the Perkins buildings.
The main functions of the role include:
- Respond to and carry out allocated work orders that relate to maintenance and hardware safely and promptly.
- Maintain and replace general hardware with a high level of attention to detail.
- Carry out basic carpentry and painting works as required/directed.
- Collect supplies and parts as required and maintain adequate inventory for servicing requirements.
- Ensure all goods and hazardous materials are stored as per WHS and other requirements.
- Ensure storage and work areas are clean, secure, and well-maintained.
- Work with the Facilities Management team to manage incoming large goods and equipment.
- Improve practices and identify problems and possible improvements in services and procedures.
- Carry out routine inspection and testing functions. This includes testing the emergency showers and electrical testing and tagging of appliances as per the planned maintenance schedule.
- Safely maintain, monitor, and manage the stock holding of the gas storage facility and gas cylinders, including cryogenic and PLC dewars. This includes filling gas tanks and ensuring liquid nitrogen supply and other lab gases to support facility requirements.
This role would suit someone who has strong attention to detail, a commitment to perform high quality work, and a consistently positive attitude.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Previous experience in a similar role completing similar duties.
- Sound attention to detail and the ability to perform high-quality work.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and autonomously under general direction.
- Pro-active in identifying and reporting defects and issues.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse customers, such as scientists, research assistants, students and administrative staff throughout the building.
- Understanding of basic computer skills, databases, inventory systems and email.
- Familiarity with Workplace Health and Safety procedures.
- Possess a satisfactory National Police Certificate.
If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:
- Flexible working options
- A supportive and passionate team
- The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach
- The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your tax-home pay
- Generous leave benefits, including:
- 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave
Are you ready to make a difference?
To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.
Applications close on 6 December 2024, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick!
Read this Position Description. Enquiries can be directed to [email protected].
At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.
