Job Description

Change people’s lives and we love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 50 medical device company and the market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

• Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear.
• Permanent full-time role located in Newstead Brisbane
• This is your chance to be part of an organization with a great culture.

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Change people's lives and love what you do!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Our employees tell us that the best part of working at Cochlear is the opportunity to change people's lives for the better.

Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear.

This is your opportunity to join a top 50 medical device company and market leader in implantable hearing devices. We are now looking for a Manufacturing Operator to join our Brisbane team.

The purpose of this role is to complete manufacturing tasks for the Cochlear Implant System, shift work located in Newstead.

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will play a vital role in completing manufacturing tasks for the Cochlear Implant System while meeting productivity and quality requirements.

You'll be working with a fantastic team at Cochlear's Brisbane operations on Helen Street in Newstead.

If you have experience in manufacturing operator tasks and hold good written and verbal communication skills, we want to hear from you.

As we provide extensive on-the-job training and support to help you succeed in this role, candidates without manufacturing experience are welcome to apply and will be trained on the job.

This is your chance to be part of an organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing, and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day.

Be part of something purposeful and apply now to see your career grow!

Key Requirements:

• You must have full working rights in Australia.
• Candidates on a visa must have at least 2 years remaining on the visa and have full unrestricted work rights (at least 38 hours a week).
• Working Holiday and Student Visas are not eligible to apply. We cannot offer sponsorship.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential as this role required diligently following verbal instructions as well as written documents that provides clear and precise steps to carry out different tasks.
• Ability to follow processes and work within a team environment toward a common goal.
• Ability to wear manufacturing garments to ensure manufacturing practices adhere to quality standards and ensure product safety. This includes but is not limited to the wearing of a mask, hood, gloves, finger stalls, hair net, coat/coverall, shoe covers and ESD strap.
• Experience in manufacturing operator tasks (such as packing, testing, cleaning, washing etc) is ideal

You will be initially allocated on one of our fixed shift patterns. The shift times are:

• Day shift - 6:24 am - 2:30 pm
• Afternoon shift - 2:24 pm - 10:30pm - currently we are heavily recruiting for the PM shift

This role is located on 12 Helen St Teneriffe QLD 4005 please note onsite parking is not available

This role is paid via grade levels commencing with level 1 at $59,890 and in time as your skills increase you can progress up to a level 4 which pays $69,630 per year (as an Electronic Assembler).

Key Dates:

We will be holding an Assessment Centre on Thursday 11 June 2026 and applicants who are successful through this process will start work on in July 2026.

Pre-Employment Medical Examination

At Cochlear, we care about your well-being and have a strong focus regarding the safety of our employees. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination. This ensures you’re competent and ready to contribute to our mission of changing lives through hearing.

Why Join Us

• Employee discount program - Save with discounts for over 1,000 retailers online and in-store.
• Leave loading - You'll receive 20% extra on your daily base rate when taking annual leave.
• Novated car leasing - Take advantage of fleet purchase discounts and making lease payments from your pre-tax salary.
• Wellbeing programs - Employee Assistance Program (advice and counselling), Educational Assistance, Fitness discounts, Flu Vaccinations.
• Work/life balance - Purchased Leave and Cochlear Day.

We value diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our goal is to build a culture that celebrates and leverages the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realize their full potential.

Be part of something purposeful and APPLY now by clicking on the link below and see your career grow!

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