Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate high level biomedical engineering advisory services to clinical, ICT/digital health, and other departments in relation to the management of health technologies and Australian Standards requirements in the health care environment.
- Provide high-level engineering support in the acquisition of healthcare technology and associated systems. This support may include:
- Preparing technical specifications.
- Undertaking technical and performance assessments of equipment.
- Evaluating technical aspects of tender responses, including preparation of reports to be included in evaluation analyses.
- Acceptance testing current equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and relevant safety standards prior to clinical use.
- Major system installation and commissioning projects.
- Provide high-level training and education to medical officers, nurses, health practitioners and other equipment users in the correct operation, user maintenance, and safe use of healthcare technology.
Qualifications
- At least a recognised four-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) qualification in Engineering as recognised by Engineers Australia.
- Registration as an RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland) is highly desirable.
- The licences, certifications and accreditations required to carry out activities within the relevant discipline areas or have the willingness and ability to make significant progress towards obtaining such during the first 6 months of employment.
- High level knowledge, expertise and skill in biomedical engineering or related fields.
- Ability to apply scientific and engineering knowledge, solve non-routine practical problems and achieve defined outcomes related to biomedical engineering or related fields.
- Ability to contribute positively to achieving defined goals in a team environment.
- High level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey biomedical engineering principles and concepts to others.
- Leadership within a work unit, including developing and implementing quality improvements.
Why work with us?
- Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Queensland Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. If you need recruitment adjustments or support during the process, please reach out to the hiring manager. Your needs will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
About Queensland Health
Queensland Health is the state\'s largest healthcare provider. We deliver a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged care services and public health and health promotion programs through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services, as well as the Mater Hospitals.
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