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: $39.86 -  $58.59 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

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, from routine to complex and integrated with other disciplines that is of a consistently high technical standard.
• Independently solve complex technical problems regarding biomedical equipment and medical gas delivery equipment such as: ventilators, anaesthetic machines, patient monitors, defibrillators, analgesic devices, infusion pumps etc with minimal supervision
• Actively participate and provide support to the team, advice to peers, advice or reporting services to managers
• Take responsibility for work at all levels within the biomedical engineering department without regular supervision
• Actively develop junior staff by mentoring, guiding and training in procedures and practices in the biomedical engineering department
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and technical practice and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient care
• Installing, Configuring and Supporting Networked Medical Equipment
• Attend training for continuing professional and technical development.
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed time management and organisation skills
• Participate in 24-hour, 7 day on-call roster.
• As part of the larger Biomedical team for state-wide support, you will be required to work at alternative locations to your primary place of work as reasonably necessary.
• As part of the larger Biomedical team for state-wide support, you will also be required to travel as reasonably necessary for the performance of your duties.
• Ability to use personal computer applications and in particular the Microsoft Office suite of products
• To observe all safe working practices as directed by the supervisor and use of personal protective equipment as provided.
• Report all accidents, incidents, near misses and hazardous situations arising in the course of work.
• Promptly acknowledge responses to concerns and requests made by stakeholders 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated high level of competence in diagnosis of faults and repairs, problem solving and technical skill with respect to the service of biomedical and medical gas delivery equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice relating to biomedical engineering to a variety of clients regarding technical standards and service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to apply independent judgement and accountability in coordinating biomedical engineering services, with minimal guidance from more senior technicians.
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise good judgement and initiative when required.
• Previous experience in a similar role or a similar environment.
• Hold a full and valid QLD driver’s licence. 

Why join us? 

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information regarding the role, please contact Graeme Anderson, BME Manager Biomedical on 07 3163 6776 

Applications close on 16 March 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.