Electronics Technician – Dialysis

Two full-time Dialysis Technician roles are now available - take a pivotal, behind-the-scenes role where your technical expertise ensures life-saving dialysis runs safely and seamlessly every day.

Remuneration: $87 343.80 - $98 799.60 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Electronics Technician

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Tamworth Hospital | Kamilaroi Country

Requisition ID: REQ639053

Applications Close: Sunday 1st March 2026

About the role: 

As a Dialysis Technician, you’ll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in keeping dialysis services running smoothly and safely. Your day-to-day work will involve maintaining, assessing, and repairing dialysis equipment, as well as providing hands-on technical support across both in-centre and home dialysis services. No two days are the same - one day you might be troubleshooting equipment in a unit, the next supporting home dialysis patients across the region.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is a well-regarded position within a highly respected service. You’ll be part of a great, supportive team that values collaboration, shared knowledge, and holding patients at the centre of what they do. The role is technically interesting, varied, and backed by strong clinical and operational support.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll be part of the wider HNELHD Dialysis Technical Service, working closely with clinical teams and fellow technicians. You’ll be one of two Dialysis Technicians based at Tamworth Hospital, with strong connections across the broader service.

Hours & Work-Life Balance

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Rostered on-call for afterhours in alternating pattern

Travel & Variety

Yes - there’s travel involved! You’ll support dialysis units and home dialysis patients across the New England region, adding variety to your work and the chance to build strong relationships across services and communities.
 

Where you’ll be working: HNELHD Dialysis Technical Service | Tamworth Hospital

Looking for a technical role where your work truly matters every single day? Join a highly regarded, supportive team where your expertise directly contributes to patient care and life-saving dialysis treatment.

HNELHD is seeking an experienced and motivated Electronic or Electrical Trade Technician to join the Dialysis Technical Service team, based at the Tamworth Hospital proudly located on Kamilaroi Nation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped facility with free on-site parking, alongside a welcoming team that values collaboration, professionalism, and making a real difference in people’s lives.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Electrical or Electronic Trades Certificate of the Dept. of Technical and Further Education, with successful post trade experience.

• Post trade qualifications or recognised Bachelor Degree will be well regarded.

• Eligibility to drive in NSW with current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
   

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• Is a qualified Electronic or Electrical Trade Technician with strong technical knowledge.
• Takes pride in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality work.
• Is detail-focused and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Works well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Is organised, dependable, and comfortable working in a healthcare environment.
• Understands the importance of their role in supporting critical, life-saving services.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.   

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description 

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Adams on Kelly.Adams@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Information for Applicants:
 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.