Professional Officer/Technical Officer

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible salary packaging

Relocation support

Professional development

Annual leave

Health and fitness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Pathology’s Biomedical Engineering team is seeking a Professional Officer (Technical Officer) to provide hands-on technology support for biomedical equipment across metropolitan and regional sites from Frome Road, Adelaide.

You will calibrate equipment, carry out planned and remedial maintenance, troubleshoot operational issues and accurately document your work, contributing to maintenance inspections, quality improvement and the development of junior colleagues while building strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent required for PO1.
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline for TGO2.
• Experience with planned maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Understand clinical application and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, teamwork and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate biomedical equipment and instrumentation.
• Carry out planned and remedial maintenance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and document work.
• Contribute to maintenance inspections and quality improvement.
• Support development of junior colleagues and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Planned maintenance experience

Equipment repairs experience

Biomedical knowledge

Team communication

Education

Biomedical Engineering degree or equivalent

Technical diploma/Advanced Diploma in a relevant field

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Professional Officer Technical Officer

Statewide Clinical Support Services – SA Pathology

Professional Officer (Technical Officer) – Biomedical Engineering

Job no: 952718
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical, Pathology, Public Health

• Salary: PO1 – $73,533 to $89,764 p.a. or TGO2 – $80,794 to $85,776 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Location: SA Pathology, Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
• Temporary – Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, until 23 May 2027

About the role

Join SA Pathology’s Biomedical Engineering team and use your engineering or technical skills to support reliable diagnostic services. Based at Frome Road, you will provide hands‑on technology support for biomedical equipment, devices and instrumentation used across metropolitan and regional sites. Your work will help keep essential equipment safe, accurate and available for staff delivering pathology services. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will calibrate equipment, carry out planned and remedial maintenance, troubleshoot operational issues and accurately document your work. You will contribute to maintenance inspections, quality improvement and the development of junior colleagues, while building effective relationships with customers, suppliers and contractors.

About You

• Hold the relevant degree or technical diploma for your level
• Bring experience in planned maintenance and equipment repairs
• Apply biomedical knowledge to solve technical problems safely
• Communicate clearly, work well in teams and meet deadlines

For PO1, you must hold a degree in Biomedical Engineering or a similar field. For TGO2, you must hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline. You will understand the clinical application of biomedical devices, their impact on diagnostic outcomes and relevant regulatory requirements. A valid driver’s licence is required. The role involves travel to metropolitan and regional sites, including overnight stays, and participation in on‑call, overtime and out‑of‑hours work as required.

About us

(SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well‑being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to SCSS, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here .
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 952718

Enquiries to

David Giraldi, Technical Manager
Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 28th of October 2026

Attachments

952718 - RD for Biomedical Engineering Technician.pdf

952718 - RD for Professional Officer.pdf