Perioperative Biomedical Engineer

Why Join RMH?

• Full time ongoing position
• Make a meaningful impact within Perioperative Services
• Join a diverse, collaborative and supportive team environment

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is seeking a Grade 2 Biomedical Engineer to join our Perioperative Services team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and effective operation of medical equipment across our perioperative areas, including the Main Operating Suite, 3 West Day Procedure Unit, and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD).

Working closely with clinical and operational teams, you will provide biomedical engineering expertise in the maintenance, management, and procurement of medical equipment, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and safe clinical outcomes across RMH’s perioperative services.

Key Accountabilities

• Support preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for perioperative medical equipment.
• Manage equipment contracts and asset registers in collaboration with the Equipment and contract Biomedical Manager.
• Support procurement processes, equipment trials, and business case development.
• Act as a key liaison between Clinical Teams, Procurement, Supply, and Engineering.

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in biomedical equipment management within a perioperative or acute hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and medical equipment compliance.
• Minimum of 4-5 years experience in public hospital setting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligible for Engineers Australia membership.
• Salary range of $79,499 - $91,700, depending on skills and experience

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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Interested?

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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.