Job Description:

• Fitzroy location
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full time / Fixed Term until March 2026

About the Role

A great opportunity to start your career in a fixed term role with a friendly and supportive department. This entry level position would suit a recent graduate looking to gain experience in the hospital setting.

As a Junior Biomedical Engineer, you will assist in the maintenance, testing, and commissioning of medical equipment to ensure it is safe and fully operational. You’ll work closely with clinical staff to support frontline healthcare delivery through timely technical support and problem-solving. This role offers hands-on experience across a wide range of devices, with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

Classifications for this position will range from RX1 - RX7 ($63,674.00 - $91,785.20).

Your Contribution

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering or an Applied Science relating to physical sciences or an equivalent technical discipline
• A sound understanding and application of Australian Standards as they relate to medical equipment.
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• Ability to work on own and be a self-starter.
• A basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (Select which is applicable)

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Medical Engineering and Physics

Join our dynamic Medical Engineering and Physics Department, where cutting-edge technology meets patient care to support the safe and effective use of medical equipment. Our multidisciplinary team provides expert clinical engineering, diagnostic medical physics, and radiation safety services across the hospital. Be part of an innovative environment that values collaboration, professional development, and making a real impact in healthcare.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact

Leigh Baker 03 9231 4254

1.LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role will provide technical and operational support for the Biomedical Engineering Department across all areas of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. This includes support for testing, reparing and maintenance of medical equipment to support all areas at the hospital.

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is committed to recruitment and retention of high-quality staff. We aim to support staff to maintain and develop their skills to provide excellent clinical care and to meet their own personal and career goals. The service has a strong education and research focus, in addition to affiliations with universities and educational institutions.

2.POSITION PURPOSE

The Grade 1 Biomedical Engineer will perform acceptance testing, repair and maintenance of medical equipment as per AS3551: Management Programs for Medical Devices under supervision and independently where competence has been displayed. The technician will act as front line support in a diverse range of medical equipment to ensure continuity of service.

The Grade 1 Biomedical Engineer may be asked to assist with TGA recalls, projects and other matters from time to time.

The technician will be responsible for ensuring all preventative maintenance within their designated areas is complete in a timely manner.

3.POSITION DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITY AREA 1: Risk Management for Biomedical Equipment

• Undertake safety and performance testing in accordance with AS3551: Management Programs for medical devices within allocated departments
• Ensure at least 95% of devices are tested on time and no Risk Category 1 items are overdue in areas assigned by the manager
• Perform acceptance testing on medical equipment purchased by STV in accordance with Medical Engineering and Physics procedures.

Performance Indicators:

• Percentage of Risk 1 items performed on time -100% monthly
• Percentage of Risk2 items performed on time – 90% monthly

RESPONSIBILITY AREA 2: Quality Systems

Apply established methods, policies and procedures with a commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous improvement.

Performance Indicators:

Accurately document activities in relation to maintenance of medical devices.

Compliance to departmental policies and procedures

velop, monitor and

RESPONSIBILITY AREA 3: Continuing Professional Development

On-going education is essential in a technology related field. On-going self-education as well as participation in local education ensure adequate skills are maintained and developed.

Performance Indicators:

• Undertake at least 40 hours of self-education (courses, conferences, seminars, computer training etc.) in a calendar year
• Develop and perform at least 3 in-house technical training sessions relating to medical devices per annum at a time suitable to the department.

RESPONSIBILITY AREA 4: Workplace Health and Safety

You will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment for yourself and others working on the project

• Demonstrate understanding of workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Involvement in fire and emergency training
• Commitment to Quality and Accreditation procedures and policies
• Understanding of emergency response procedures

Performance Indicators:

• Attend fire and safety training annually
• Own practice demonstrates integration of workplace safety policies and legislation
• Adheres to emergency procedures as detailed in the Emergency Procedure Guidelines
• Maintains a work environment that is safe for staff and patients
• Ensures safe patient handling practices
• ID card will be worn at all times in a secure fashion
• Ensures compliant with Infection Control principles and practices
• Completes all mandatory and required competencies annually

4.INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS

General

• Perform duties of the position to the best of their ability
• Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions
• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct
• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
• Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Attend SVHM orientation upon commencement
• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
• Complete annual clinical competencies
• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work
• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner
• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team
• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work

Person Centred Care

• Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
• Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
• Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback

Health and Safety

• Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions
• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement

5.

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 1)

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

Capability

Demonstrated behaviour

Personal

Personal effectiveness

Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work

results

Learning Agility

Identifies personal development needs and seeks

information from a range of sources

Outcomes

Patient/Resident/client centred

Strives to meet and exceed expectations,

demonstrating sound judgement

Innovation and Improvement

Contributes to improvement by reviewing

strengths and weaknesses of current processes

Strategy

Driving Results

Manages own work load to deliver results

Organisational Acumen

Understands the interdependencies between

units/departments

People

Working with and Managing others

Takes responsibility for ensuring productive,

efficient teamwork

Collaboration

Works collaboratively within and outside the

team

6.SELECTION CRITERIA

8.1ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering or an Applied Science relating to physical sciences or an equivalent technical discipline.

8.2 EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A sound understanding and application of Australian Standards as they relate to medical equipment.
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• Demonstrated experience in supporting medical equipment and clinical activities.
• Demonstrated experience in the repair of equipment containing digital and
• analogue circuits.
• Demonstrated experience in the repair and maintenance of medical equipment
• including electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to use common word
• processing, presentation, spread sheet and database tools.
• Ability to work on own and be a self-starter.
• A basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology
• Commitment to the Values and Health Care Philosophy of the Sister’s of Charity
• Commitment to the Hospital Code of Conduct
• Understanding and application of AS3551, AS3003, AS2500 and relevant international standards as they apply to Medical Equipment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and without supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work in a small team setting
• Good computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Manage project documentation.

Closing Date:

2 August 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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