Biomedical Engineering Excellence at SALHN - Join Our Team Today!

As a Biomedical Engineering Officer/Technician at FMC, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the cutting-edge medical equipment that delivers life-saving care. Your expertise will ensure the seamless operation of vital biomedical devices, contributing to the exceptional healthcare services provided by SALHN. This rewarding opportunity allows you to utilize your technical skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of South Australians.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Technical Manager some of your duties for the role will include:

• Undertake planned maintenance, inspections and functional checks, to support the effective delivery of preventive maintenance services for general biomedical devices and systems
• Assist with processes to ensure biomedical devices and systems meet required technical standards by scheduling and undertaking maintenance and rotation of devices and systems being used across SALHN
• Assist with the technical development of new approaches, methodologies and techniques by creating and maintaining documentation for biomedical investigations, to facilitate continuous improvement objectives
• Participate in technical forums, conferences and committees that advance the practices and technologies of biomedical engineering

About you:

• Experience in the acquisition, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment to meet strict engineering standards
• Experience in contributing to policy development, analysis and review, and in managing complex projects within a biomedical engineering environment
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and practices as they relate to biomedical devices and systems
• Experience in the delivery of research and development services and remedial and preventive technical equipment maintenance
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills across a multi-disciplinary environment including the capacity to undertake effective liaison with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

This is a single vacancy, with two possible appointment classifications. The successful applicants will be appointed in the position appropriate to their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that this position is multi-classed and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Want To Know More? Contact: Nigel Kelley, Technical Manager, (08) 8204 3194, nigel.kelley@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm 8 June 2025

Attachments:

• 904116 Technician Biomedical Engineering - role description
• 904116 Professional Officer Biomedical Engineering - role description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 904116