Lead Biomedical Engineer - Digital & Integration

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated days off

Annual leave

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District in Newcastle NSW is seeking a Lead Biomedical Engineer – Digital & Integration to lead the digital and integration strategy for connected medical devices across one of NSW’s largest health services.

The role spans planning, implementation and decommissioning of health technology assets, working at the intersection of clinical technology, ICT, cybersecurity and clinical practice, with emphasis on collaboration across clinicians and executives.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel across HNE facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital and integration strategy for connected medical devices and health technology assets.
• Oversee lifecycle from planning to decommissioning for digital health technology.
• Collaborate across clinical technology, ICT, cybersecurity and clinical practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Lead Biomedical Engineer - Digital & Integration

Hunter New England Local Health District – Newcastle NSW

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Biomedical Engineer Grade 3
Remuneration:$128,143 - $140,954 per annum + super + salary packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ690463
Applications Close: Thursday, 8th October 2026

Are you a biomedical engineer with a passion for digital health, medical device integration and the bigger picture?

Hunter New England Clinical Technology is looking for a Lead Biomedical Engineer – Digital & Integration to lead the digital and integration strategy for connected medical devices and health technology assets across one of NSW’s largest health services.

About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how medical devices and digital health technologies connect, communication and support the delivery of healthcare across rural, regional and metropolitan facilities.

As the Lead Biomedical Engineer – Digital & Integration, you will be responsible for the digital and integration strategy for HNE Clinical Technology across the full lifecycle of connected medical devices and health technology assets – from planning and implementation through to decommissioning.

You’ll work at the intersection of clinical technology, digital health, ICT, cybersecurity and clinical practice, helping ensure medical device technology is aligned with broader health technology systems and the needs of clinicians and patients.

About you:
You’ll be someone who can see the bigger picture and understand how medical devices fit within a complex digital healthcare ecosystem.

You will bring:

Strong biomedical engineering knowledge and experience, with an understanding of connected medical devices and digital health technologies.

The ability to think strategically and understand the relationship between medical devices, EMR systems, ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity and clinical workflows.

Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across clinical, technical and executive environments.

The ability to influence, collaborate and bring diverse stakeholders together around a common objective.

A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving complex problems.

Strong analytical, planning and project management skills.

Experience working within a large healthcare environment will be highly regarded, however, knowledge of HNE systems, governance and processes, as well as vendor-specific platforms and solutions, can be developed in the role.

Why join us?
This is an opportunity to work on technology that is helping shape the future of healthcare across the Hunter New England region.

You’ll collaborate with experts across ICT, SPPRIA, eHealth, Clinical Technology and leading technology vendors, giving you exposure to a diverse range of digital health initiatives and emerging technologies.

You’ll also have opportunities to participate in digital health conferences, seminars and professional development activities, supporting you to stay at the forefront of developments in health technology and medical device integration.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how connected medical technology is planned, integrated and managed across a large and diverse healthcare network.

Requirements:

Degree qualifications in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline, acceptable for Membership of Engineers Australia (as a Professional Engineer).

Current NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel across HNE facilities as required.

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.