Biomedical Engineering Technical Officer (Grade 2) - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: South West Sydney District Wide
Position Classification: Technical Officer - Grade 2
Remuneration: $87,343.80 - $98,799.60 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ620735
Application Close Date: 30/11/2025
Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 - 10/12/2025
Contact Details: Sushanta Ghimire - 02 4634 3460 | Sushanta.Ghimire@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
South West Sydney Local Health District is recruiting for a Technical Officer (Grade 2) to complement and enhance the current Biomedical Engineering department. Be part of one of NSW’s fastest-growing health district.
What makes this role unique to others?
District-wide service exposure across multiple hospitals
Hands-on work with a wide range of medical equipment
Collaborate with clinical teams to support life-saving technologies in real-time healthcare environments.
What does the role entail?
The Biomedical Engineering department operates as a central reference point for all Biomedical Engineering related activities and functions in accordance with best practice, relevant Australian Standards and Industry Guidelines. The department’s object is to provide safe, effective, reliable and well maintained medical devices for patient care throughout the SWSLHD. This role is responsible for acceptance testing, calibration, performance verification, preventative maintenance, repair and record keeping with regards to medical technology employed within the SWSLHD.
What does the position work with?
This position reports to the SWSLHD Director Biomedical Engineering
Professional qualities that the ideal candidate would possess?
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
What You'll Be Doing
This role is responsible for acceptance testing, calibration, performance verification, preventative maintenance, repair and record keeping with regards to medical technology employed within the SWSLHD.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical or Electrical Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia OR Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, repair and testing of electronic equipment.
- Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with an outstanding commitment to excellent customer service who can work independently and as a team member.
- The willingness and ability to participate in a 24/7 on call roster to facilitate the provision of an out of hours emergency repair service for medical devices.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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