Biomedical Engineer

Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Biomedical Engineer to join our team on a permanent full-time basis at St John of God Ballarat Hospital. You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting biomedical equipment to ensure it remains safe, reliable, and compliant with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.

This role involves working closely with clinicians, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support the effective operation of biomedical equipment across the hospital. You will provide technical support, coordinate maintenance and repair activities, and communicate clearly and professionally to ensure stakeholders are kept informed and operational needs are met.

The Position:

• Provide operational support, maintenance, and repair of biomedical and scientific equipment.

• Install, commission, test, and verify the safety and performance of new and existing equipment.

• Plan and deliver preventive, corrective, breakdown, and emergency maintenance programs.

• Manage compliance activities, including patient treatment area testing, gas therapy equipment testing, cybersecurity updates, and accreditation requirements.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical training, mentoring, and support to biomedical engineers and clinical teams.

• Oversee service agreements, contractors, asset management, documentation, CMMS records, reporting, and on-call services.

• Support financial management through budget monitoring, cost tracking, invoice verification, and identifying cost optimisation opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a Diploma in Electronic Engineering (or an equivalent qualification) and have a minimum of five years’ experience as a Biomedical Engineer within a healthcare environment. Previous hospital-based experience is essential, as the role requires a strong understanding of clinical equipment, healthcare compliance requirements, and the critical nature of maintaining medical devices that support patient care. You will also be highly proficient in the use of biomedical test equipment and diagnostic tools commonly used in modern healthcare settings.

Exceptional communication skills are critical to success in this position. Candidates must be fluent in both spoken and written English and able to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including clinicians, managers, contractors, and technical teams. Strong customer service skills, computer literacy, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and accurate record-keeping are key requirements.

Based at St John of God Ballarat Hospital, this role works closely with the Ballarat Engineering team and the Ballarat Hospital Facilities Manager. Candidates must be able to travel easily to the hospital, live within a reasonable commuting distance, be available for after-hours call-outs, and hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

We can offer you

• Salary: $107,200 to $119,107 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• Full-time permanent position

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Vince Cicero, Regional Manager, Biomedical Engineering, on 0483 201 659

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.