Biomedical Engineering Technical Officer

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: REQ Application Close Date: 30/11/2025 Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 - 10/12/2025 Contact Details: Sushanta Ghimire – | 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. Key Highlights 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. 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. Professional Qualities Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement. What You’ll Be Doing Perform acceptance testing, calibration, performance verification, preventative maintenance, repair and record keeping for medical technology 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. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following questions thoroughly. 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, able to 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 licence (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class licence (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) licence within three months of appointment. Learner's licences are not permitted. Need more information? • Click here for the Position Description• Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packaging. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Employees receive discounted gym membership and corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform the experiences of patients, consumers, staff and communities across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all 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. Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but honour and support them. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. Child Safe Culture 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 and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with Us Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr