Job Description
Biomedical Engineer Class 3
Req ID:  8319
Posting Start Date:  29/09/2026
Advertisement End Date:  20/10/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Job Description: 

Biomedical Engineer - Class 4

 

  • Full time ongoing | Parkville location
  • Join the RMH team Clinical Engineering Department 
  • Generous salary packaging options available and monthly ADO

 

About the Role

 

As a Biomedical Engineer – Class 3, you will play a key role in keeping medical equipment safe, reliable and fit for purpose across Melbourne Health. Working across a broad range of biomedical equipment, you will apply your technical expertise to the inspection, maintenance, calibration and repair of equipment used in patient care.

 

You will work in line with Australian Standards, TGA requirements, manufacturer guidelines and RMH policies and procedures, using your technical judgement to manage complex equipment and systems.

 

As a senior member of the Biomedical Engineering team, you will also provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to Class 1 and 2 Biomedical Engineers. You will help build capability across the team while contributing to consistent, high-quality equipment maintenance and service delivery across Melbourne Health.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Offer timely and accurate advice to clinical staff regarding the evaluation, acquisition, maintenance, and retirement of medical equipment. Help to ensure decisions are evidence-based, cost-effective, and in line with clinical requirements
  • The role contributes to both day-to-day operations and longer-term equipment planning
  • Perform testing, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment in line with AS/NZS 3551:2012 and other relevant standards (AS/NZS 3003:2018, AS/NZS 2500:2020, and AS/NZS 10535:2024)
  • Support team performance by monitoring agreed key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring services align with industry standards and patient safety priorities
  • Actively contribute to a psychologically safe, inclusive, and performance-focused team culture where ideas and concerns can be raised openly.

 

About You

 

You will bring:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical equipment, protected areas, Australian Standards and TGA legislation
  • A degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering and eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia
  • Experience working within or with a tertiary health service
  • Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring junior Biomedical Engineering staff
  • Demonstrated experience participating in an after-hours on-call service
  • Proven ability to independently manage complex medical devices and systems, or lead a team in their management, using sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills

 

Benefits of Working at RMH

 

  • Meaningful Work
    Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth
    Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & Belonging
    Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Innovation
    Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence
    Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits
    Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct
    Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

 

Position Description

 

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Interested?

 

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

 

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Name and Contact:  Jasmine Veljanovska 9342 8341 Shiva Sivasubramaniam 9342 7228

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.