Biomedical Engineer

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role:
This is a Permanent/Part Time position up to 8 days per fortnight within the Biomedical Engineering.Your main responsibility will be the repairs, maintenance, inspection, testing and calibration of a wide range of complex hospital equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, relevant Australian standards and Biomedical Engineering department policies and procedures.

Classification for this position will range from PH1-PH5 under Biomedical Engineering Award 46.

What you'll achieve:
• Compliance with the Biomedical Engineering quality system, Australian standards, laws, and regulations.
• Work in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on medical equipment.
• Repair or arrange for the repair of defective medical equipment or medical systems.

Your skills and experience:

• Formal qualifications in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• Eligible for membership with Engineers Australia
• Experience in Biomedical Engineering is highly desirable.
• An understanding of the healthcare sector.
• Proficient computer skills, including networking, are highly valued.

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:
Biomedical Engineering provides a comprehensive range of technical and administrative services relating to the ongoing support of medical, and laboratory equipment.
Biomedical Engineering services encompass a wide range of activities, including equipment repairs and maintenance, medical device and electrical area testing, recall and incident investigation, advice on medical device acquisition and replacement, infrastructure guidance, along with cybersecurity for medical devices.
Additionally, services extend to EMR medical device integration, support for complex medical systems, education and training, and technology replacement planning.

What we offer:
• Professional development and special events.
• Culture of continuous improvement.
• Discounted on-site car parking.

Other requirements:
• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.

Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
For more information about this position please contact Inna Velasquez, Manager Biomedical Engineering Ph: 03 9345 4***

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 01 April 2024