AddressJob reference: 870468
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Biomedical Engineering, Corporate Services Division, North Adelaide 5006
- Salary
- Classification - PO1 - Professional Officer L1 - $67,466 to $82,359
- Second Classification - TGO2 - Technical Officer L2 - $74,128 to $78,700
- Employment Full time - Long Term Contract (3 Years - Up to end May 2027)
About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Biomedical Engineering team as aBiomedical Engineering Professional /Biomedical Engineering Technician, where your primary objective will be to:
- Assure the safety, effectiveness, availability and compliance of biomedical technology used directly for patient diagnosis, treatment or monitoring for or in connection with the public hospital and healthcare facilities of SA Health.
- Provide preventative and remedial maintenance of biomedical devices and systems, under the guidance of more experienced professional officers, which contributes to the ongoing operation, availability, application and maintenance of current and emerging biomedical devices, systems and technologies.
- Exercise professional judgement to provide services across a range of technologies, and apply procedures, methods and discipline standards within prescribed areas as directed, to support the unit's operations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Engineering (Biomedical) or equivalent with eligibility for full membership into one of the appropriate professional bodies. (Professional Officer PO1 Only)
- A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline. (Biomedical Engineering Technician TG02 Only)
Additionally:
- The ability to work efficiently, either independently or in a team, and to effectively evaluate problems, situations and information, meet deadlines and work under pressure, and effectively use technical resources and information.
- The knowledge of the clinical application and technical aspects of biomedical devices and systems, including a strong understanding of the impact of device operation on the patient and diagnostic outcomes.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
About Us
The Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:
- specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
- state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
- community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
- specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
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Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current resume/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Daniel Fletcher - Technical Manager, Biomedical Engineering, Phone: (08) 816161***Email: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Sunday 30th June 2024 - 11:55pm
Useful Links
PO1 - Biomedical Engineering Professional 870468.pdf
TGO2 - Biomedical Engineering Technician 870468.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
