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    63%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.8(28 ratings)
    Career development
    2.8(28 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.7(28 ratings)
    Management
    3.0(28 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.5(28 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.2(28 ratings)
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    2.0
    OL/Trainer
    Apr 2026
    Eight Mile Plains QLD 411315 to 16 years in the role, current employee
    Very poor management!
    The good thingsGreat environment to find Good friends and colleagues. Free private health
    The challengesWorking all hours to get the job done but never get any credit for it! Micromanaging is so Real. Pay is not great if you stay too long! Someone who has been working for over 10 yrs will get almost the same Rate as someone who starts new. Not much room for growth!
    5.0
    Data Engineer
    Feb 2026
    Eight Mile Plains QLD 41134 to 5 years in the role, current employee
    Should have joined here earlier !
    The good thingsInteresting projects it's always something different and challenging, Pay and benefits are good, Excellent job flexibility, Co-workers across the company both IT and non IT have been great to work with, Immediate Managers are proactive too and very approachable.
    The challengesCareer progression is hard, however getting decent hikes each year kind of makes up for it. Better project prioritization would be good for the company budget.
    1.0
    Manufacturing Technician
    Aug 2025
    Eight Mile Plains QLD 411312 to 13 years in the role, former employee
    It looks good when you start and downhill from there on.
    The good thingsJob security if you don't mind being underpaid
    The challengesWith more than a decade experience you get paid less than someone just starting on casual rate. The more you know the less they pay. No effort is rewarded. People take credit for your ideas. Micromanagement gotten worse and worse.
    3.0
    Manufacturing Production Worker
    Jul 2025
    Eight Mile Plains QLD 411327 to 28 years in the role, former employee
    Best work mates, they are what makes Cook!
    The good thingsAlot of incentives. Clean environment. Afternoon Shift, working a 4 day week.
    The challengesPay review! Not being recognized for extra duties, loyalty & dedication I gave to the department & company the last 2 years. Limited Car parking.
    5.0
    Commercial Manager
    Jul 2025
    Melbourne VIC 300014 to 15 years in the role, current employee
    Cook Medical a great place to work The culture at Cook Medical is stands out. It fosters growth, innovation, and a strong sense of community. Everyone is dedicated to not only their personal development but also to the success and well-being of their colleagues.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Sales Manager
    Jul 2025
    Sydney NSW 200019 to 20 years in the role, current employee
    Great company to work forGreat company to work for. High ethical standards and great culture
    5.0
    Medical Device Sales
    Jul 2025
    Sydney NSW 20007 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    A great place to grow your skills in medical device sales and clinical support.
    The good thingsPrivately owned company that always has the patient's best interest at heart. Great product portfolio with excellent training to support you.
    The challengesWorking in a highly competitive industry.
    5.0
    Sales Representative
    Jul 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30006 to 7 years in the role, current employee
    Three words come to mind training, growth and support
    The good thingsPrivately owned company, exceptional clinical training, always felt supported.
    The challengesHead office in Brisbane so we work from home in Vic
    4.0
    Network Engineer
    Feb 2024
    Eight Mile Plains QLD 41133 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Overall - a good company to work for.
    The good thingsVery good work/life balance. Management is excellent, always care for people. Full hospital cover for the whole family; subsidised meals; onsite gym; free onsite carpark
    The challengesRemuneration could be better, no salary sacrifice option.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Sewing Operator
    Apr 2023
    Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113Less than 1 year in the role
    Great company, great training program, staff are well looked after.
    The good thingsTraining process is engaging and challenging. The trainer that I've had experience with is very knowledgeable, patient and fair. Very clear with expectations and polite. Subsidised cafeteria is great. Reception staff are lovely. The work can be repetitive at times but is always engaging. I never find myself bored. There is always room for improvement which for me is motivating and exciting. The products are so interesting and genuinely impressive. The building itself is bright and always very clean, great views from the balcony as well.
    The challengesNothing about this job is a downside in my experience so far.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    QA Associate
    Jan 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Toxic and lack of accountability
    The good thingsCanteen and Quarterly Bonus
    The challengesLong term employees (10+ years with the company) show no sense of urgency and expect more entitlements than other employees, are not willing to change processes to improvement, only does the bear minimum and not flexible with the hours of work even when working from home. No one takes responsibility and accountability for their actions and just blames others.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Feb 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    The pay needs to be brought up for the standards of the company to be brought up
    The good thingsJob security is the only positive
    The challengesLow pay in almost every department, people working here over 10 years have lost any care they had for work, management severely under-qualified, claims the company is flexible in different aspects but isn't flexible at all
    4 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Manufacturer
    Mar 2020
    Challenging.
    The good thingsBenefits and perks are good.
    The challengesMiddle management don't have the necessary skills for the job.
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Sales Role
    Feb 2020
    All Australia
    A great company that somehow seems to have lost direction over the last few years
    The good thingsGlobal company with fantastic Australian based manufacturing.
    The challengesLack of direction and inconsistent management/leadership
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration
    Dec 2019
    11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    I have been with Cook for over 10 years and love working here.
    The good thingsSubsidized canteen, private health insurance, team.
    The challengesNo challenges. I have been with Cook for over 10 years and love working here.
    1.0
    Manufacturing Technician
    Nov 2019
    7 to 8 years in the role
    Effort, skill and knowledge is not valued or rewarded.
    The good thingsEveryone is hired, 4 different shifts (5am, 6am, 7:30am & 2pm to choose.
    The challengesManagement is inexperienced, trainers don't know what they are doing
    6 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Sales Role
    Nov 2019
    Great company , enjoyed my tenure at Cook but was ready to move on.
    The good thingsFamily run business , good benefits , low pressure
    The challengesNot very aggressive with keeping up with competition
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Temporary Administrator
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A good job, not comfortable for a new person though
    The good thingsA visible path for my career
    The challengesWatching others struggle to move within the company, people who have been there 10+ years no longer putting in effort, people in leadership roles with no people skills and erratic moods
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Engineer
    Mar 2018
    A great place to work if you want to stay in the same job... forever
    The good thingsMost individuals were lovely to say hi to everyday and were genuinely happy to help when you asked. There is limited hierarchy politics in most departments, in that I felt that I was able to approach team leaders and managers from other departments and teams (once I had proven that I was worth their time). Subsidised cafeteria and personal relationships made it worth going in everyday (and being able to pay my mortgage).
    The challengesLimit opportunities to progress in your career - I guess as per usual, you had to identify opportunities to further train and develop your professional skills and knowledge. Management had little experience, knowledge and demonstration of leadership skills. I saw a lot of micromanaging and unfortunately experienced it too. There are managers that expected authority and respect but did not earnestly work to earn either. I would be careful to recommend this work place to a friend or family. I didn't feel like complaints were taken seriously, and reasonable actions were not taken when required.
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Production Assistant
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good but need more chances.
    The good thingsClean room is good for me to work.
    The challengesChange my job to other department.
    5.0
    Information Technology
    Feb 2018
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    One of the best companies to work for in Australia
    The good thingsGreat working culture and easy going people. They mean what they say in their mission statement - patient first philosophy.
    The challengesDecisions can take a long time to make.
    3.0
    Medical productions
    Jan 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Good for the short term but if youre looking for career growth dont work here.
    The good thingsTraining and assessment courses, free private hospital healthcare, subsidized cafeteria, on site parking.
    The challengesGetting listened to even though management promotes feedback. Hr is useless.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Staff
    Nov 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Very heavy in politics. Clouds your work and saps the enjoyment out of it
    The good thingsGood bonuses, free hospital cover
    The challengesOnly certain people have been marked for promotions and most of these shouldn't be leaders.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Sewing Machinist
    Sep 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Working at cook medical made my experience as a working mum so much more possible.
    The good thingsEveryone is beautiful to work with
    The challengesSome many challengers and opportunities. You will never get bored.
    2.0
    Health and Safety Advisor
    Aug 2017
    Poor
    The good thingsCompany's benefits was ok
    The challengesManagement is very poor
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Medical Assembler
    Aug 2017
    I will choose to bag rather work for this company.
    The good thingsThere is not any good thing to say about this company.
    The challengesCompany which has no challenge only good politics.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Territory Manager
    Jan 2017
    All Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Overall a nice company to start at in devices, but don't stay too long
    The good thingsGreat work life balance. Family based values, small company mentality. Occasionally nice perks like being able to take your partner with you to o/s conferences
    The challengesUpper management (US based) can be out of touch with what is actually happening in the field. Bonuses are average, product pipeline is poor. No opportunities to develop within the company as not many senior roles available. Promotions are based on how long you've worked at the company, or whether you live in the right area, rarely on whether you are right for the job.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Assembler
    Sep 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Working at Cook Medical was the best thing ever happen to me. I still to work there.
    The good thingsThe trainer always be there for you when you need help.
    The challengesQuality is the very important
    4.0
    Territory Manager
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Cook is an employee focused, friendly privately owned company, I have generally been more than satisfied.
    The good thingsCook has great staff benefits, top tier family private health insurance, monthly bonus for not taking sick leave, monthly share global profits, base salary is quite readonable.
    The challengesProduct pipeline eratic, depends on which SBU you work in. Cook does not have many females in senior roles, no obvious gender equality. Flat structure makes career advancement challenging, those rewarded is seemingly longer length of employment.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Sales Territory Manager
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    great products and a well respected company
    The good thingswork life balance customers colleagues
    The challengessmall territory salary
    1 person found this helpful
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