Biomedical Technologist - Grade 3

Victorian Government; Horsham; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging for living expenses

Fitness Passport access

Staff rewards and recognition

Job summary

Grampians Health in Victoria is seeking a Biomedical Technologist to support safe healthcare through maintenance of biomedical and electronic equipment across multiple campuses. The role involves testing, calibration, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, with travel and occasional overnight stays.

You will assist in maintaining stock, managing service records, and providing training to Grade 1 & 2 Biomedical Technologists, while participating in after-hours support and weekend work as

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics or trade qualifications (or equivalent) and/or relevant years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of AS3760, AS2500, AS3003, AS3551 standards and electronics/IT systems.
• Ability to manage time-critical situations, work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspection, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment across Grampians Health campuses, including travel and overnight stays.
• Perform acceptance testing and documentation of electronic equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain communication systems such as electronic paging, telephone, and overhead paging systems.
• Adhere to the Programmed Maintenance System, manage work orders, service records, spare parts and manuals.
• Assist in stock control of components, spares and loan equipment to minimize downtime.
• Participate in weekend work, after-hours callouts, and provide in-service training to staff.

Skills

Electronic/electro-mechanical systems

Maintenance troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Diploma in Electronics

Trade qualifications or equivalent

Tools

AS3760

AS2500

AS3003

AS3551

Job description

Permanent Full Time | 40 hours per week, with a monthly ADO

$40.98-$46.60 per hour (BT28-BT31)

About the Role

Reporting to the Biomedical & Electronics Supervisor, the Biomedical Technologist supports the delivery of safe and effective healthcare through the management and maintenance of biomedical and electronic equipment. As a member of a specialised team, the Technologist provides technical support across all Grampians Health campuses, ensuring equipment remains reliable, compliant with relevant safety standards, and fit for clinical use.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular inspection, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment across Grampians Health campuses, with occasional travel and overnight stays.
• Perform acceptance testing and documentation of electronic equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards (AS3003, AS3551, AS3760, AS2500).
• Maintain communication systems such as electronic paging, telephone, and overhead paging systems.
• Adhere to the Programmed Maintenance System, managing work orders, service records, spare parts, and manuals.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels of components, spares, and loan equipment to minimize downtime.
• Participate in weekend work, after-hours callouts, and provide in-service training to staff on equipment operation and support to Grade 1 & 2 Biomedical Technologists.

Skills & Experience

• Diploma in Electronics, Trade qualifications (or equivalent) or relevantyears’ experience in maintaining electronic/electro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of AS3760, AS2500, AS3003, AS3551 standards, electronics systems, IT systems, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ensure safety compliance, effective maintenance, excellent work ethic, and active participation in meetings and mandatory training.
• High attention to detail, strong customer service, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to handle time-critical situations.
• Strong time management, initiative, excellent communication skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

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At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Job applications close: 04 November 2026.

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About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm