Rehabilitation Engineer

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Ryde; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) in Ryde, NSW, seeks an experienced Biomedical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team. The role combines engineering project management with direct client-facing activities and focuses on uplifting the Team's medical device QMS for locally manufactured, patient-matched devices.

The position is permanent full-time, Grade 3, in Assistive Technology & Seating, with regular NSW travel and collaboration across NSW health services to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline; Chartered engineer desirable.
• Experience supervising engineering/technical staff and asset management.
• Experience with medical device regulations and quality management systems.
• Current Class C NSW Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead in project management of the Quality Management System for locally manufactured Class I and Class Im medical devices (development, implementation and operation).
• Maintain accurate design documentation and compliance records.
• Work closely with clinical staff, technical staff, clients and their support networks.
• Collaborate with parallel services in Queensland and Western Australia.
• Travel within NSW for rural clinics (2-3 times per year).

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication with clinicians

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District – Ryde NSW

Join a specialist multidisciplinary team and deliver meaningful Health outcomes!

We are seeking an experienced Biomedical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. This role combines engineering project management with direct client-facing activities. Take a leading role in uplifting the Team's medical device QMS framework for locally manufactured, patient-matched, Class I and Class Im devices. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer seeking to make a tangible difference in the lives of individual clients, who enjoys project management, and working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Your role will initial focus on regulatory compliance and will grow to encompass the unique mix of clinical and technical responsibilities that make rehabilitation engineering so rewarding.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Biomedical Engineer Grade 3

Remuneration: $2,455.85 - $2,701.38 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702249

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Assistive Technology & Seating (Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde)

What you'll be doing

• Take a lead in the project management of the Quality Management System for locally manufactured Class I and Class Im medical devices (development, implementation and operation)
• Maintain accurate design documentation and compliance records
• Work closely with clinical staff, technical staff, clients and their support networks
• Collaborate with parallel services in Queensland and Western Australia
• Travel within NSW for rural clinics (2-3 times per year)

What you'll bring

• 5+ years' experience in biomedical engineering practice, with experience in project management
• Experience navigating medical device compliance, quality systems, and safety frameworks
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work independently across clinical and workshop settings
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clinical stakeholders
• RMS recognised driver's licence

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria

• Engineers Australia recognised Bachelor’s degree in either Biomedical Engineering, or a relevant alternative discipline (e.g. Electronics/Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Mechatronic engineering). Knowledge and experience in engineering design, evaluation, fabrication and regulatory compliance. Chartered Engineer credential desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of engineering/technical staff and proven high level of expertise and knowledge of health technology equipment asset management and systems.
• Demonstrated engineering experience working with medical device regulations and a demonstrable commitment to the principle of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Current Class C NSW Driver's Licence.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduringthe recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with anyother vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 3 November 2026