Biomedical Engineering Technical Officer Grade 1

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Allocated Days Off

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health in Tamworth and Manning Hospitals seeks a Biomedical Engineering Technical Officer Grade 1 to keep vital medical equipment running and support patient care. You will work with the Biomedical Engineering team on maintenance, testing to Australian Standards, and repairs of medical devices.

You will assist clinical staff with equipment issues, liaise with service reps on technical information, and contribute to safety and reliability across hospital facilities.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and testing of medical devices to Australian Standards.
• Support to clinical staff regarding equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform service maintenance, testing, breakdowns and repairs on medical equipment.
• Liaise with service representatives for technical information on repairs and servicing.

Job description

Biomedical Engineering Technical Officer Grade 1

Keep vital medical equipment running and make a difference behind the scenes of patient care.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Tech Officer Grade 1
Remuneration:$71,338.54 - $85,248.83 per annum + super
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Tamworth Hospital and Manning Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ701162
Applications Close: Tuesday, 17th November 2026

Where you'll be working:
The Biomedical Engineering department provides a high-quality medical technology support service to clinical staff in their use of medical devices to monitor, diagnose or treat patients. The objective is to provide safe, effective, reliable, and well-maintained medical devices for patient care throughout the Hunter New England Health facilities. Safe working order and repair of medical related mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

About the role:
Our successful candidate will work within and support the wider HNELHD Biomedical team apply service maintenance, testing to Australian Standards, Break downs and Repairs to medical equipment commonly found in the health setting.They will be working alongside a team of Biomedical Technical officers and support staff and reporting to theSenior Technical Officers in the team. The rolewill support clinical staff team members with clinical equipment issues surrounding repairs, testing and servicing. The Biomedical Technical Officeralso be liaisingwith Service Representatives in regard to Technical Information surrounding repairs, maintenance, testing or information involvingclinical equipment.

About you:
Our successful candidate willbe equipped to work within a fast-moving team, willing to share and develop their existing and new skills within the biomedical environment.

They will possess an aptitude towards mechanics, pneumatics and electronic control principles. A keen interest in PC and network solutions would be desirable.

How you'll be supported:
The candidate will receive a wide array of support from the HNELHD orientation program through all Mandatory training provisions and on to Medical equipment manufacturers technical training where appropriate. External Biomedical studies in the fields of Medical Equipment servicing and Anatomy & Physiology may be supported.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.