The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Mechanical Fitter - The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• Full Time Ongoing position
• Generous 5 weeks Annual Leave per year plus monthly RDO
• Salary packaging, onsite parking, close to public transport 

About the Role   

The Mechanical Fitter maintains and operates critical hospital plant and equipment across sites, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of systems including boilers, chillers, pumps, steam and associated controls. The role undertakes day-to-day repairs, supports preventative maintenance programs, monitors performance via the Building Automation System, and participates in on-call and rostered duties. You’ll join a dynamic team with opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement.

About you

This exciting position will require a trade qualification of a Mechanical Trade Certificate. 

• Experience maintaining hot water systems, steam condensate systems, traps, valves, returns, and associated control devices 
• Understanding of safe work practices and safe access/permit systems
• Knowledge of high/low pressure steam piping systems, steam generation & vacuum systems, circulating pump installation & maintenance, and steam valves 
• Willingness to work across multiple trade disciplines 
• Experience with automated building management system 
• Current driver's license valid for Australia. 

Benefits of working with us

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us via the details below. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. 

Don’t delay, apply now!  - recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.