The Team:

Our Biomedical Engineering team is dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of medical equipment across hospitals and regional health centres throughout Tasmania. With a regional presence in the South, North, and Northwest, our team operates cohesively within a statewide structure. The team provides onsite support for managing all medical equipment, including acceptance and compliance testing, as well as routine and corrective maintenance services, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Biomedical Technician to lead our team's activities in the Northwest region, with a specific focus on managing the biomedical inventory at Mersey Community Hospital and North West Regional Hospital. As a senior member of the team, the incumbent will participate in and contribute to a broad range of activities at both the workshop and clinical levels. Responsibilities include hands-on repair and testing, managing service agreements and contractors, and providing specialized technical advice on the appropriate selection and purchase of biomedical equipment, ensuring compliance with all relevant documentation and data requirements.

You will need

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electronic or Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification appropriate to the nature of the work.
• Participation in an on call roster and intrastate travel is a requirement of this role.
• In-depth technical and high-level working knowledge of medical equipment, electronic fault finding and repair, computer-controlled systems and devices, and a demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Australian Standards in Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis on Work Health and Safety.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Location: North West

Salary: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electronic or Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification appropriate to the nature of the work

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Membership of an appropriate professional engineering institute or body
• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note, the position features:

• Participation in an on-call roster is a requirement of this role
• Intrastate travel is a requirement of this role

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Technical Officer - Biomedical Engineering B5 (May 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Prabhat
Statewide Manager - Medical Equipment
Phone number: 0452 309 989
Email address: [email protected]

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Please note applications close 11 June 2025 at 11:55PM