Biomedical Technologist - Grade 3

Permanent Full Time | 40 hours per week, with a monthly ADO

$40.98-$46.60 per hour (BT28-BT31)

About the Role

Grampians Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Biomedical and Electronics Technologist Grade 3 to join our Engineering team based in Horsham, supporting services across Horsham, Stawell, Dimboola & Edenhope.

Reporting to the Biomedical Supervisor and Biomedical Services Manager, this role is responsible for the maintenance, testing, commissioning, calibration, performance verification and repair of biomedical and electronic equipment across our Wimmera sites while being supported by the Biomedical team based in Ballarat. The position plays a critical role in ensuring medical equipment is safe, reliable and fit for clinical use, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. 

Working with a high degree of autonomy, the successful applicant will provide specialist Biomedical technical support, undertake medical equipment evaluations, contribute to asset lifecycle management, and support compliance with applicable Australian medical safety standards, regulatory requirements and emerging medical device cybersecurity initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, repair and performance verification of biomedical and electronic equipment. 

• Independently investigate technical faults and determine appropriate repair strategies and equipment suitability for continued clinical use. 

• Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning and verification of new and serviced equipment in accordance with AS/NZS 3003, AS/NZS 3551, AS/NZS 3760 and AS/NZS 2500. 

• Provide technical advice and support to clinical users and key stakeholders regarding medical equipment performance and operation. 

• Support medical equipment asset lifecycle management, including equipment evaluations, replacement planning and procurement activities. 

• Maintain accurate records within an asset management system, including work orders, service histories and technical documentation. 

• Participate in after-hours support, on-call activities, regional travel and occasional overnight stays in Ballarat to work at Grampians Health Ballarat as required. 

• Deliver training and education to clinical staff on the safe and effective use of biomedical equipment where appropriate.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety investigations and medical device cybersecurity activities. 

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Diploma in Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Trade Qualification or equivalent experience.

• Extensive experience maintaining, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing biomedical, electronic or electro-mechanical equipment. 

• Current Australian Driver Licence. 

• Electrical Safety Testing (Test & Tag) qualification or ability to obtain. 

• Sound knowledge of AS/NZS 3551, AS/NZS 3003, AS/NZS 3760 and AS/NZS 2500. 

• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintaining technical documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, provide technical advice and solve complex technical problems.

• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.

Desirable

• Experience within a healthcare environment. 

• Information Technology, networking or cybersecurity qualifications and/or experience.

• Experience supporting network-connected medical devices.

• Experience in equipment commissioning, evaluation, procurement and replacement planning.

To see a copy of the position description click here. 

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities

- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays

- Access to Fitness Passport membership

- Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Ashley Pollard, Biomedical Services Manager on 0438 246 717 for a confidential discussion. 

Job applications close: 04 November 2026.

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About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.