Graduate Biomedical Engineering jobs

Job no: 947287
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Science, Engineering, Technical, Project and Program Management

Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – SA Biomedical Engineering
Multiclass – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months
$122,752 to $133,635 – PO4
$130,046 to $134,956 – ASO8

Overview:
The primary objective of SA BME is to assure the safety, effectiveness, availability and compliance of biomedical technology used directly for patient diagnosis, treatment or monitoring for, or in connection with, the public hospital and healthcare facilities of SA Health.
Reporting to the Associate Director SA BME & AM, the Operations Manager is a member of the SA BME Leadership group responsible for governance, overall strategic leadership and operational management and planning in the delivery of biomedical engineering programs across SA Health.
The Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership on operational planning, policy development, performance monitoring and managing the development and implementation of strategic maintenance programs and practices that occur across multiple sites of SA BME.
The Operations Manager coordinates and oversees related activities of all operational SA BME staff and manages SA BME involvement in biomedical technology safety issues including risk assessments, risk mitigation planning, hazard alerts, recalls and incident investigations.

Appointment to classification will be based upon skills and experience.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

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Criminal History Screening Requirement

A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

This position is multi-classified as either a Professional Officer (PO) or an Administrative Services Stream (ASO). The PO classification reflects the level of professional knowledge provided in addition to the primary job requirements, whereas, it is acknowledged that an ASO classified incumbent could access this knowledge from other SABME staff.
Intrastate, interstate and overseas travel will be required.
Some out of hours work will be required.
A university degree in engineering or equivalent with eligibility for graduate membership into one of the appropriate professional bodies is essential is required for PO4.

Enquiries

Alana Wiskin
SA BME Administrative Coordinator
Phone: 7425 2822
E-mail: alana.wiskin@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday, 14 August 2026 – 11:55 PM

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Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time