Chief Biomedical Engineer
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Job Summary
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026 Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service Peninsula Health Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health a newly merged health service with more than 22000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce providing new training education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026 all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
- Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT)
- Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 5
- Located at The Alfred
- Great Staff Benefits
About us
The Biomedical Engineering Department ensures that all biomedical equipment used for patient treatment in the Hospital network is functional safe and conforms to Australian regulatory requirements. The Department also provides key Hospital personnel with advice on the optimum usage purchasing and replacement of medical equipment.
About the role
The Chief Biomedical Engineer is responsible for the management of all Biomedical Engineering services for Alfred Health including medical device management budgetary administration and ensuring the technical proficiency of Biomedical Engineering staff.
This position manages the provision of service to The Alfred Caulfield Sandringham and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre plus Alfred Health satellite services and any external organisations that have contracted their Biomedical Engineering servicing requirements to Alfred Health. The incumbent is an experienced engineer who demonstrates leadership mature knowledge and sound judgement in all matters related to biomedical engineering.
About you
- Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) or equivalent approved qualification or experience eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.
- Minimum of six years direct experience in biomedical engineering and a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical administrative medical nursing and paramedical staff.
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
If applicable specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
All enquiries to Katie Hankinson Chief Technology Officer on
Applications Close: 11pm AEST Thursday 11th December 2025
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Design Controls
- Calibration
- FDA Regulations
- LabView
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Minitab
- Research Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Research & Development
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Optics
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
