Biomedical Engineer

St John of God Health Care; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 107,232–119,107 AUD p.a.

12% superannuation

Salary packaging up to 18,550 AUD

Job summary

St John of God Health Care is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to support reliable operation of critical medical equipment across our hospitals in Western Australia. You will maintain biomedical assets, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and provide responsive clinical support to staff and clinicians.

This Permanent Full-Time role offers a salary of 107,232 to 119,107 AUD per year plus 12% superannuation, salary packaging up to 18,550, and a supportive culture with flexible work options

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least five years' experience in biomedical engineering.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operational support for biomedical assets.
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment, performance verification/testing.
• Installation and commissioning with safety tests and asset tagging.
• Planned Preventive Maintenance scheduling and execution.
• Corrective, breakdown and emergency maintenance.
• Acceptance, safety and performance test analysis.
• Annual compliance testing for Patient Treatment Areas Body/Cardiac.
• Test all Gas Therapy items in all departments.
• Test manifolds by registered/licensed contractor.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Diploma in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

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.

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.