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Biomedical Engineer Class 3 - ICU Project
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Join the RMH team Clinical Engineering Department.
• Full time, Fixed Term Contract - 12 months.
• RMH City Campus.

About Your New Role

The Biomedical Engineer – Class 3 is a key role in supporting the safe, reliable, and effective use of medical equipment across Melbourne Health. The position is primarily responsible for the inspection, maintenance, calibration, and repair of biomedical equipment (as defined by the TGA), in accordance with Australian Standards, manufacturer guidelines, and RMH policies and procedures. Beyond technical responsibilities, the role provides expert advice and support to both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders on the safe use, selection, and evaluation of medical devices. The position contributes to day-today operations as well as longer-term planning of equipment needs and upgrades.

Working under the direction of the Senior Engineer–Supervisor, the incumbent is expected to work independently on professional biomedical engineering projects, taking ownership of technical outcomes and contributing to more complex or critical initiatives that require advanced judgement and planning. For this contracted position, the Class 3 Biomedical Engineer will specifically lead and manage key upcoming projects, including a hospital-wide patient monitoring system upgrade and the rollout of new anaesthetic machines. Responsibilities will include coordinating all project-related activities such as stakeholder communication, documentation, project timelines, and resource management.

The role will work closely with biomedical engineers, clinical users, IT, the EMR team, and vendor representatives, providing guidance and technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Acting in a project manager/supervisor capacity, the Class 3 Engineer will play a central role in ensuring the successful implementation and transition to new systems, with a strong focus on minimising clinical downtime and maintaining availability of clinical areas.

About You:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Equipment, protected areas, Australian Standards & TGA legislation.
• Degree in electronics or biomedical engineering. Eligible for membership to Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia.
• Experience working in/with a tertiary level health service.
• Demonstrated skill in the supervision and mentoring of junior Biomedical Engineering Staff.
• Proven ability to manage complex medical devices/systems related to tasks independently or leading a team, using sound judgement and problem-solving skills.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs, including Employee Assistance Program. 
• Salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport.

For a full Position Description, please click here.

Interested? Click on the apply button! We will be arranging interviews an soon as suitable applicants come in.  

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

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.