Join a specialist engineering team making a real impact on patient care and
Use your engineering expertise to support critical medical equipment and technology across NSW Ambulance services.

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary Range: $111,203.00 - $121,580.00 per annum (Biomedical Engineer Gde 2)
Location: 6 Herb Elliott Ave, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday, 15 November 2026

About the opportunity

The role of Biomedical Engineer installs and carry out acceptance testing of biomedical equipment and support systems and conduct preventative maintenance, write testing specifications and repair defected equipment. It also includes inspecting, testing and calibrating medical devices and technology and conducting safety testing standards compliance.
Support and trial the assessment of technology for the purchase of new equipment and training and education of paramedics using medical equipment including work on the latest in medical technology such as vital signs monitoring devices and defibrillators.

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

A degree in biomedical engineering from a tertiary institution recognised by and acceptable for membership of Engineers Australia.
Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical advice and work effectively with clinical and technical teams.
An ability to work independently as well as a member of a team and to prioritise work to meet deadlines is essential.
Demonstrated experience in the testing, repairing, and management of medical equipment including knowledge of relevant Australian standards.
Well-developed conceptual and analytical problem-solving skills and experience and a demonstrated ability to solve challenging and sometimes complex medical equipment problems and implement appropriate systems solutions.
Experience in maintaining an equipment database and an understanding of the deployment and support of mobile applications and mobile telephony systems and the integrated use of mobile systems with medical technology.

How to Apply

Please respond to the questions below (Maximum 4000 characters per question) and submit your responses along with your CV and any other required documentation.

Possession of a degree in Biomedical Engineering from a tertiary institution recognised by Engineers Australia? YES/NO.

Current valid Australian driving license (provisional licenses are not sufficient)? YES/NO

Describe your experience in testing, repairing and maintaining medical equipment & complex medical systems.

Describe your computer skills including database systems and office productivity software. How do you use these skills in the biomedical engineering workplace to improve the quality of your work?

Need Further Information

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Rhys Winn via Rhys.Winn@health.nsw.gov.au
Please refer to the Role Description for further information
Please refer to the Position Conditions for further information

Additional Information

To be eligible for appointment to this position, applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.

Our Commitment

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives that all people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.
If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via AMBULANCE-FirstNations@health.nsw.gov.au or
If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present your best self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via AMBULANCE-CorporateRecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at Ambulance-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au

Child Safe Employment

NSW Ambulance is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.