About the role

Mater Health has an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Technician to join the Engineering and Maintenance team in a permanent full-time opportunity, based at the Mater Private Hospital in Rockhampton.

As a Biomedical Technician, you will be required to perform diverse technical tasks on a day-to-day basis under supervision as it relates to service support of general biomedical equipment, and to contribute to the Biomedical team’s goals.

Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 (HP L3) 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

• Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
• Deliver routine biomedical technical services and undertake a range of tasks under the direction and supervision of more senior practitioners (for example: acceptance testing of new equipment and routine preventative maintenance of existing equipment)
• Work cooperatively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team under the direction of more senior practitioners
• Apply established methods and procedures in the interests of monitoring quality control
• Independently make decisions and carry out routine tasks in relation to the work that is within the sphere of responsibility (decisions and independence will increase over time)
• Participate in the introduction of new technologies or processes in the work area
• 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:

• Experience with anesthetics is highly regarded.
• The successful applicant must hold at least an Associate Diploma (if graduating prior to the year 2000) or a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) (Year 2000 onwards), and/or extensive operational experience.
• Restricted Electrical Work License (competencies 1, 3 and 5) as issued by Electrical Workers and Contractors Board (Qld)
• Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge, expertise and skill in Biomedical Electronic Engineering services
• Demonstrated ability to apply established methods and procedures in completing routine Biomedical Service tasks, as well as ability to complete more complex tasks under the guidance of more experienced practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team under the direction of more senior practitioners
• Desirable to have completed formal IT network training, example Cisco education

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 Iain Milligan, Engineering Services Manager - Biomedical at iain.milligan@mater.org.au

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Applications close on Friday 21st 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.