Biomedical Engineer at Epworth

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

15900.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biomedical engineering, Preventative maintenance, Equipment repair, Technical troubleshooting, Asset management, Customer service, Communication skills, Time management, Work prioritization, Clinical support, Australian standards compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters. Job Description The role of Biomedical Engineer provides high quality biomedical services to wards and departments, including preventative maintenance, breakdown services and front line support. This will ensure equipment is optimally maintained and clinical staff have the resources required for safe and effective patient treatment – in keeping with Epworth’s purpose of Every Patient Matters. The Epworth Biomedical Engineering team consists of dedicated engineers with on-site departments at Epworth Richmond, Freemasons (East Melbourne), Eastern (Box Hill) and Geelong. This full-time role will initially be based between Epworth Richmond and Epworth Freemasons with the possibility of assisting at other sites. The successful applicant will be required to work under the management of the Biomed leadership team, based at the Richmond campus. Once trained and competent, the successful applicant may be required to participate in an after-hours on-call roster, servicing all campuses. The on-call engineer is responsible for responding to urgent breakdowns and emergencies outside business hours. This is a 12 month, fixed term, full-time parental leave position. You will make an impact by: Providing high quality biomedical services to clinical wards and departments Performing equipment repairs and preventative maintenance to a high standard in line with manufacturers specifications and Australian Standards Providing excellent customer service to key stake holders Being a team player with strong customer service focus Position Description Qualifications Essential: A Biomedical Engineering degree, or similar, from an approved tertiary institution Sound technical skills The ability to work independently Time management and work prioritisation skills Strong customer service focus with confident and friendly communication skills Desirable: Previous experience in a hospital Biomedical Engineering department, or similar Accurate record keeping skills using an asset management system Experience in a hospital based setting with exposure to a wide range of medical equipment Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards Additional Information Why Join Epworth? At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to: Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect. Ready to Make a Difference? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606. Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date. Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours! It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care. Hospital/Service: Epworth Corporate

Responsibilities

The Biomedical Engineer provides high-quality maintenance, repair, and front-line support for medical equipment across various hospital departments. This role ensures clinical staff have reliable resources for patient care while adhering to safety and manufacturer specifications.