About the role

Mater Engineering and Maintenance Department is currently seeking a Biomedical Electronic Technician for a permanent full-time opportunity based at our South Brisbane campus.

As a Biomedical Electronic Technician, you will be required to perform complex and diverse technical tasks and engage in independent decision making and judgement on a day to day basis with minimal supervision in the provision of quality technical services.

Salary range: $37.13 -$56.12 plus hour plus superannuation

What you’ll be doing

In this role you will perform technical tasks on a day to day basis with minimal supervision as it relates to service support of general biomedical equipment.

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Perform a diverse range of technical tasks, including routine preventive maintenance and complex repairs, while collaborating with other departments and trades to ensure strict compliance across all Mater sites.
• Independently solve complex technical problems regarding biomedical equipment with minimal supervision such as: ventilators, patient monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps etc.
• Actively participate in a multidisciplinary team consisting of one or more technical domains by providing support to the team, advice to peers, advice and/or reporting services to managers.
• Take responsibility for work at all levels within the biomedical engineering department without regular supervision.
• Contributes to development of policies, procedures and technical practice and participate in quality and service improvements activities to continually improve patient care.
• Attend training for continuing professional and technical development.
• Participate in 24 hour, 7 day on-call roster.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• The successful applicant must hold at least an Associate Diploma (if graduating prior to the year 2000), a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering.
• MUST have or have the ability to attain - Restricted Electrical Work Licence (competencies 1,3 and 5) as issued by Electrical Workers and Contractors Board (Qld)
• Demonstrated high level of competence in diagnosis of faults and repairs, problem solving and technical skill with respect to the service of biomedical equipment
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice relating to biomedical engineering to a variety of clients regarding technical standards and service delivery
• Experience in Installing, Configuring and Supporting Networked Medical Equipment
• Demonstrated ability to apply independent judgement and accountability in coordinating biomedical engineering services, with minimal guidance from more senior technicians

Why join us?

In return for your skills, effort and enthusiastic commitment you will have the opportunity to Joining a 10,000+ strong workforce, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education, Research and Foundation and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients, consumers and community. You will be a part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the sisters of Mercy.

• Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increasing take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses
• Access to leading education via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business and venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation and Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Closing date for applications is Friday 31 May 2024

For further information specific to the role, please contact Graeme Anderson, BME Manager Biomedical on 07 3163 6776