Clinical Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity in Clinical Engineering for individuals with a strongbackground in electronics/electrical engineering and, most importantly, computernetworking. The role centers on integrating medical devices within hospital IT infrastructure,requiring expertise in networking protocols, security, and interoperability. If you have hands-on experience and an engineering qualification relevant to Clinical Engineering, we wouldlove to hear from you.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Biomedical Engineer Grade 1
Remuneration: $1,515.10 - $1,933.78 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ630976
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Local Health District in Clinical Technology Service
What you'll be doing
Biomedical Engineer, Systems - Medical Services Division is an engineering member withinthe Clinical Technology Service (CTS) of Northern Sydney Local Health District, consisting ofengineering, technical, clinical and administrative staff. The role reports for daily operationalactivities to the Senior Electronics Technician, Medical Services Division and for projects andprofessionally to the Senior Biomedical Engineer.
The Biomedical Engineer, Systems manages system of system integration with electronicmedical records, software/hardware support, and medical system security and regulatoryaffairs. Also encompassing traditional role of repairs, preventive maintenance, andperformance verification of medical equipment and systems to ensure patient safety andaccuracy of treatment. This position undertakes system integration of medical systems tocorporate and medical information technology infrastructure, manages/configures medicalnetworks and devices. Utilises system development life-cycle (SDLC) to produce and maintainsoftware and databases related to healthcare. The Biomedical Engineer, Systems assures thatall medical systems, under their care are operating safely, accurately, and meet allmanufacturers' specifications and to the requirements of AS/NZ standards. This position iscapable of working independently and as a team member and will participate in specialprojects as authorised by the Senior Biomedical Engineer/Director of Clinical TechnologyService.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering (qualification must be recognised by Engineers Australia) and progressing towards or having completed studies in relevant life science subjects or a Masters in Biomedical Engineering.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in troubleshooting preferably in design of electronic/computer equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of software principles, windows operating system and data network theory and application. Sound computer skills including database systems and office productivity software.
- Proven ability to problem solve, prioritise workloads and resources, ability to meet key deadlines and to work independently and as well as part of team.
- Current NSW drivers licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Shehan Mahagedara Patabendige on akihiro.mahagedarapatabendige@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 9 January 2026
Interviews scheduled for commencement on 26 January 2026
