Maintenance Planner | The Wesley Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $43.93 - $44.96 + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Location: The Wesley Hospital - Auchenflower
Applications Close: 4th of August 2025

Make a meaningful difference with The Wesley Hospital

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

An integral part of our team at The Wesley Hospital as a Maintenance Planner you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Your part in The Wesley Hospital

The Maintenance Planners within our Hospital team are responsible for coordinating and planning maintenance tasks to ensure that equipment, facilities and infrastructure operate reliably to support patient care and hospital operations. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills to ensure that the hospital facility operates smoothly, safely and in compliance with healthcare Australian Standards.

Utilising MEX (Maintenance Management System) create, prioritise and schedule maintenance work orders based on equipment and facility needs as well as resource availability

Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and prolong the lifespan of equipment and facilities in line with organisational maintenance goals

Coordinate with maintenance staff, contractors and vendors to assign resources to specific tasks.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history and compliance documentation.

Contribute to a positive team culture and a safe work environment, being mindful, respectful and kind.

What makes a difference for us?

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a maintenance, facilities or related role

Extensive knowledge of routine and scheduled maintenance processes and procedures

High level of written and oral communication, liaison, negotiation and organisational skills

Excellent understanding of relevant statutory requirements and Australian Standards

Demonstrated ability to apply workplace health and safety legislation in a workplace setting

The ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise competing priorities of work

Proven conflict management and problem-solving skills.

Intermediate computer skills and demonstrated experience in the use of maintenance and finance systems as well as Microsoft Office Suite and SAP

Desirable

Previous experience using MEX (CMMS) or similar Maintenance Management System.

Trade Certificate, OR an Advanced Diploma (related to a Trade)

What makes a difference for you?

The Wesley Hospital is one of Australia’s iconic and largest private not-for-profit hospitals, caring for you for life. From the heart of Brisbane more than 800 Visiting Medical Practitioners and 2,000 staff deliver personalised care through life’s journey for generations of Queenslanders.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum

Subsidised On-Site Parking

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program

A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Professional development, through Graduate Certificates, skills development courses, bursaries, grants and partnerships with leading Universities (Hospitals).

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.

The Wesley Hospital is proudly part of the UnitingCare family, we’d love you to be too.

At the Wesley Hospital, we offer comprehensive care across a wide range of acute tertiary-level medical and surgical services with a particular focus on cancer care, cardiac care, women’s and children’s care, and complex surgical care. This includes the busiest robotic surgery program and the first Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence accredited in Australia.

Joining the Wesley Hospital, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at UnitingCare: https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.