AddressEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 2
Remuneration: $81,144.23 - $91,786.58 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
As a Biomedical Electronic Technician providing equipment maintenance and technical support for the Biomedical Engineering Department you will also be required to:
- Serve hospitals within the Western Sydney Local Health District and private clients.
- Perform routine electrical safety testing and calibration of medical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards and mandatory legislation.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification appropriate to the position.
Selection Criteria:
- Possess an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification appropriate to the position.
- Demonstrated high level of fault finding skills with electronic circuits especially surface mount devices. Be able to diagnose and repair to component level. Good soldering/desoldering techniques.
- Possess strong background in IT networking principles, including ability to utilise computer software and database applications.
- Be technically competent and have good knowledge of both analogue and digital electronics as applied to medical and electronic laboratory equipment.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Advanced interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with an ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as nursing, medical and administrative staff and suppliers of services and components to the hospital.
- Ability to adhere to a quality system and perform administrative duties with thoroughness including a good understanding of the importance of safe work practices, with an ability to ensure their own and co-workers safety by adopting safe working practices and compliance with WH&S policies and procedures.
- Current Drivers Licence valid in Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ495811
Applications Close: 1st July 2024
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact James Wong on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au / (02) 8890 7***.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
