Biomedical Technical Officer jobs

Join Hunter New England Clinical Technology and help shape the future of connected healthcare.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Tech Officer
Remuneration: $107,573.95 - $110,922.77 per annum + super + salary packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690476
Applications Close: Thursday, 8th October 2026



Hunter New England Clinical Technology is responsible for the management of cutting-edge health technology across Hunter New England Local Health District, including a range of medical device systems integrated with EPIC-SDPR across rural, regional and metropolitan facilities.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Officer – Digital & Integration to join our team and play a key role in supporting the technology that connects clinical systems, medical devices and healthcare professionals.

About the role:
As the Senior Technical Officer – Digital & Integration, you will play a key role in implementing digital health initiatives, resolving complex technical issues and supporting the lifecycle management of connected clinical technologies across the District.

Working at the intersection of medical technology, digital health, ICT and clinical care, you will help ensure connected clinical technologies remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.

About you:
You are a technically minded problem solver who enjoys working in complex environments where technology directly supports patient care.

You will bring:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly within complex technical environments.
• An understanding of how medical devices, networks, clinical systems and workflows interact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to cybersecurity, risk management and technical issues.
• The ability to collaborate with clinicians, ICT professionals, vendors and specialist technical teams.

Why join us?
This is an opportunity to work alongside experts across Clinical Technology, ICT, eHealth, SPPRIA and industry, gaining exposure to some of the technologies shaping the future of healthcare.

You will have opportunities to:

• Work on innovative digital health and clinical technology initiatives across a large and diverse health district.
• Collaborate with specialist teams and technology vendors.
• Expand your knowledge across medical devices, digital health, systems integration and cybersecurity.
• Participate in conferences, seminars and professional development opportunities focused on digital health and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to technology solutions that have a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare across Hunter New England.

Requirements:

• Qualification equivalent to AQF IV such as certificate IV in Biomedical engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting medical devices, digital systems, ICT infrastructure or clinical technologies.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability to travel across HNE facilities as required.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.