Senior Biomedical Engineer
- Classification: Biomedical Engineer Class 3
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Salary Range: $93,891 - $100,322.56 per annum, plus superannuation
Are you a skilled biomedical engineer seeking a meaningful role where your expertise directly supports life-saving healthcare? South West Healthcare (SWH) is looking for a Senior Biomedical Engineer to join our dedicated team and play a key role in maintaining and advancing the performance and safety of medical equipment across our hospital and regional services.
This is more than just a technical role, it's an opportunity to make a real difference in community healthcare while contributing to exciting, large-scale initiatives, including:
- The $384 million Warrnambool Base Hospital re-development
- Implementation of a new medical device asset management system
- A major Electronic Health Record (EHR) upgrade
- Oversight of the new South West Local Health Service Network.
About the Role
As a Senior Biomedical Engineer, you will be based in coastal Warrnambool, combining a fulfilling career with the lifestyle perks of South West Victoria. You will be a valued member of the Biomedical Engineering Services team, ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant operation of critical medical technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain, calibrate, and repair a wide range of medical equipment, from general to high-acuity devices
- Provide expert advice on the selection, procurement, installation, and use of medical technologies
- Lead and support key projects, including redevelopment and asset management initiatives
- Conduct risk assessments, equipment evaluations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards
- Educate and support clinical and technical staff in the safe use of medical equipment
This role is central to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare to patients across our region.
What You'll Bring
- A degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field
- 5+ years' experience in a biomedical or clinical engineering setting
- Technical training from leading manufacturers (e.g. GE, Philips, Draeger)
- Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in IT systems, including Windows and Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of standards such as AS/NZS 3551, IEC 60601, and ISO 14791
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A current Australian Driver's Licence
Desirable:
- Experience with asset management or maintenance systems
- Supervisory or mentoring experience
- Familiarity with public health procurement and Victorian health regulations
- Understanding of medical device integration with EHR systems
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 26 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Biomedical Engineers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status
For any enquiries or further details about the role, please contact Geoff Ward, Manager of Biomedical Engineering Services, at gward@swh.net.au
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