Technical Officer

The Team Our Biomedical Engineering team is dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of medical equipment across hospitals and regional health centres throughout Tasmania. With a regional presence in the South, North, and North West, our team operates cohesively within a statewide structure. The team provides onsite support for managing all medical equipment, including acceptance and compliance testing, as well as routine and corrective maintenance services, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for the Tasmanian community. The Role We are seeking a Technical Officer for our team's activities in the North West region, with a specific focus on managing the biomedical inventory at Mersey Community Hospital and North West Regional Hospital. The incumbent will participate in and contribute to a broad range of activities at both the workshop and clinical levels. Responsibilities include hands‑on repair and compliance testing, managing service agreements and contractors, and providing specialised technical advice on biomedical equipment, ensuring compliance with all relevant documentation and data requirements. Responsibilities & Requirements Sound understanding of the principles of instrumentation and a demonstrated understanding and recognised experience in electronic fault finding and repair, including computer‑controlled systems and devices. Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to effectively liaise with a range of health care workers. Demonstrated ability to effectively work both individually and as a member of a team in an environment subject to change. Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Why Tasmania The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients, and embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of Appointment Permanent, Full Time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‑time, part‑time, and casual vacancies. Salary Per annum: $81,915 to $94,263. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022. Salary Packaging You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Benefits Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here. Eligibility Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electronic or Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification appropriate to the nature of the work. Current Driver’s Licence. Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Participation in an on‑call roster is a requirement of this role. Intrastate travel is a requirement of this role. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre‑employment checks. Application Documents Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents. We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Technical Officer – Biomedical Engineering Band 4 (word). Application Guide: Department of Health – Applicant Guide (word). How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. Contact Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Loretta BaillieEmail address: What it is like working at the Department of Health Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr