Senior Technical Officer (Biomedical)

• You will be based and work out of the John Hunter Hospital, Biomedical Engineering department in association with a team focussed on managing the John Hunter Hospital Campus medical device assets and in association to our regional hospital’s biomedical teams and assets.
• As a senior person in this team some Overnight stays in regional centres may be required.
• You will be a collaborative team player with strong communication and planning skills, capable of liaising effectively with staff at all levels—from trades colleagues to nurses, doctors, and clients. You will support the continuity of services and ensure service delivery meets the organisation’s needs.
• Liaise with individual Departments to arrange suitable times and conditions for maintenance works within their department and attend meetings to provide biomedical engineering advice to Facility Managers and other staff as necessary.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of biomedical equipment maintenance & replacement plans and provide professional advice on biomedical equipment and biomedical engineering services.
• Participate in an “On Call Roster” for out of hours support to John Hunter Hospital.
• You will receive face to face/online specific Biomedical Engineering training in line with responsibilities and duties associated with medical devices. Further support will provide by the Director and Deputy Director Biomedical Engineering along with the Senior Technical Officer Peer group. The HNELHD ensure the delivery of an Orientation program as well as further mandatory and elective training available through the internal online My Health learning application.
  
  

About You:

As our successful candidate, you will be a team player with highly developed communication and planning skills, capable of liaising with staff at all levels—from trades colleagues to nurses, doctors, and clients. Key attributes for this position include:

• Excellent communication, comprehension, reporting, and documentation skills
• Strong team player with demonstrated leadership abilities, time management and ability to prioritise workloads
• Solid experience and knowledge of Biomedical Engineering fundamentals
• Hold a Qualification which is at least AQF Certificate 4 Level.
• Have extensive knowledge & practical experience in the implementation of AS3551 for purposes of equipment testing & verification in conjunction with other relevant medical standards
• 5 years Biomedical Experience desirable.

Benefits: 

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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For role related queries or questions contact Paul Cookson on Paul.Cookson@health.nsw.gov.au

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 

 
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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary packages a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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