Biomedical Engineer

St John of God Health Care is one of Australia's largest and most respected private health care providers, employing over 15,000 caregivers across a diverse network of hospitals and community services. With 25 hospitals and services, more than 3,200 hospital beds, home nursing, disability support, and social outreach programs, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting healthier communities.

About the role

As a Biomedical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring the reliability, performance and compliance of critical medical equipment across the hospital.

In this Permanent Full-Time position, you will maintain and manage biomedical assets in line with Australian Standards and regulatory requirements, while providing responsive support and building strong relationships with clinicians, staff and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a supportive team environment where your skills make a meaningful difference every day.

The Position

• Operational Support for biomedical assets.
• troubleshooting, repairing performance verification / testing of medical and scientific equipment (Biomedical equipment).
• Installation, commissioning (including safety test and asset tagging) for new equipment.
• Implementation, scheduling and carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance.
• Corrective maintenance including breakdown and emergency maintenance.
• Acceptance, safety and performance test analysis.
• Patient Treatment Areas Body/Cardiac – perform annual compliance to the relevant standard
• Gas Therapy Items – Test all Gas Therapy items in all departments.
• Manifolds to be tested by Biomeds that are registered or licensed contractor.

You will bring a Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or an equivalent qualification, together with at least five years of experience in the biomedical engineering field and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement, exceptional customer service and stakeholder engagement, along with a sound understanding of records management and compliance requirements within a healthcare environment.

To succeed in this role, you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be flexible and responsive, with the ability to participate in after-hours support and attend call-outs when required. Strong computer literacy, particularly within a Windows-based environment, will also be essential to effectively manage systems, documentation and service requirements.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

We can offer you

• Salary: $107,232 to $119,107 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full-Time role

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements 

For enquiries, contact David Crook, Regional Manager, Biomedical Engineering, on 0491 830 689.

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.