Biomedical Engineering Technician

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time Appointments for the following position(s).

Senior Technician Electromedical 00613670 - HSO G5

Senior Technician 006136667 - HSO G5

Technicial Specialist 00613666 - HSO G6

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2025.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Directorate Overview: WACHS Biomedical Engineering (BME) is focussed on providing comprehensive state-wide management of Electromedical, X-Ray & Imaging equipment. We provide specialist technical consultancy advice and project management support to the regions in areas of procurement, contract management and state-wide tenders. We work closely with all areas of the organisation to formulate strategies and new initiatives to facilitate continuous improvement especially in the areas of medical equipment acquisition, safe usage and disposal.

 Position Profile(s): 

1. Technical Specialist (CH613666) HSU G-6- Provides specialist technical support, advice and training in X-Ray/Imaging equipment for WACHS health sites. Repairs and maintains complex X-Ray/Imaging equipment.

1. Senior Technician Medical Imaging (CH613667) HSU G-5 - Repairs, maintains and installs a broad range of x-ray/imaging and associated equipment for WA Country Health sites state-wide. Provides advice to clients on the use, replacement planning and purchase of medical imaging and associated equipment. Provides advice and on-site training to hospital and health service users.

1. Senior Technician Electromedical (CH613670) HSU G-5 - Repairs, maintains and installs a broad range of electromedical and associated equipment for WA Country Health Service sites across the state. Provides advice to clients on the use, replacement planning and purchase of electromedical and associated equipment. Provides advice and on-site training to hospital and health service users.

Please note the following appointment pre-requisites for all roles:

• Availability for regular country travel and infrequent interstate travel if required.
• Current C Driver's Licence.
• National Restricted Electrical License (NREL) or possession of an 'R' Electrical Workers Licence or better.
• Availability for out of hour's on-call service.

 
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details. 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Nenad Jakovcevic on 0417 917 ***.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.  

Please title which position you are applying for, if it’s for one, two or all three position(s) in your application

Applicants are required to clearly advise in a cover letter which position(s) you are applying for.  

A written statement addressing the selection criteria is required for each position applied for.  Each selection criteria statement is to be no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.