Biomedical Engineer Class 4

Req ID:  7270

Date:  4 May 2026

Site:  VCCC (Parkville)

Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit:  Biomedical Engineering

Division:  Chief Financial Officer

Department:  Infrastructure and Capital

Enterprise Agreement:  Biomedical Engineers (Victorian Public Sector) Ent

Biomedical Engineering

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
 
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Senior Biomedical Engineer
•    Ongoing, Full Time Role
•    80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
•    $111,905.56 to $121,209.40 base salary + salary packaging + super + 5-weeks annual leave
 
About the role
You will provide biomedical engineering support across a range of services for the Peter Mac Cancer Centre, primarily at its VCCC campus (and other sites as required) to ensure quality assurance and safety of general medical devices as well as specialised equipment used for brachytherapy and radiation dosimetry.
 
Duties include supervising and performing repair and preventive maintenance of medical, electrical, electronic, Radiotherapy and scientific equipment; equipment calibration; and participation in design and development projects. Please note that some equipment requires special heavy lifting procedures.
 
About you
You will have good communication skills with a demonstratable ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
 
You'll bring with you:
•    Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Equivalent
•    Excellent knowledge of medical devices and patient-related electrical equipment.
•    Excellent problem solving and decision-making ability.
•    Excellent knowledge of electronics repair and IT network troubleshooting.
•    Excellent Knowledge of asset lifecycle management.
•    Good knowledge of IT technology, cyber security, and programming languages
•    Good knowledge of the design and development of new electronic and medical devices.
•    Proven experience working on EMR integration and medical device networking projects.
•    Proven experience in managing project and completing on time.
•    Experience working with medical devices
•    Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and TGA framework
 
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
•    Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
•    Discounted health insurance and eye care
•    A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
•    Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
•    Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
•    Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
•    Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
•    Flexible, hybrid working practices
 
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
 
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
 
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
 
Hiring Manager: Prem Krishnan
Email: Prem.Krishnan@petermac.org
 
Applications Close: 11:59PM, Monday 18 May 2026

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Position Summary

Full time Senior Biomedical Engineer

To provide biomedical engineering support across a range of services for the Peter Mac Cancer Centre, primarily at its VCCC campus (and other sites as required).

To ensure quality assurance and safety of general medical devices as well as specialised equipment used for brachytherapy and radiation dosimetry.

Duties include supervising and performing repair and preventive maintenance of medical, electrical, electronic, Radiotherapy and scientific equipment; equipment calibration; and participation in design and development projects. Please note that some equipment requires special heavy lifting procedures.

To provide expert advice in Medical device IT and EMR integration including cybersecurity and asset management frameworks.

Ability to work independently and lead a multidisciplinary team

Ability to document and report on work

Ability to write policy documents using existing hospital framework

Good communication skills

All positions will require some out of hour’s duties, which may include weekend work.

Enterprise Agreement

Victorian Public Health Sector (Biomedical Engineers) Enterprise Agreement 2018 - 2022

Classification or Salary Range

Class 4 Year 1 to Class 4 Year 3 

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

Nurse Unit Managers

Procurement

Facilities Management

Clinical Staff

Physics Staff

Campus Lead Physicist

Director, Department of Physical Sciences

Operational Business Manager

Medical Staff

Radiation Safety Officer

Radiation Therapy Staff

Engineering Staff External UoM, RMIT, Swinburne, Monash

Skills

Essential Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of medical devices and patient-related electrical equipment.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Excellent knowledge of electronics repair and IT network troubleshooting.
• Excellent Knowledge of asset lifecycle management.
• Good knowledge of IT technology, cyber security, and programming languages
• Good knowledge of the design and development of new electronic and medical devices.
• Proven experience working on EMR integration and medical device networking projects.
• Proven experience in managing project and completing on time.
• Experience working with medical devices
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and TGA framework

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in a hospital setting
• Knowledge of medical technologies, Electrical and Electronics.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

(Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators)

Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Supervises and participates actively in all Biomedical Services and Activities

• Core Clinical Services: Engages in clinical services (Laser procedure, Brachytherapy, and photodynamic therapy). Follows department guidelines and trains junior staff. Performs work under the direction of a Chief engineer.
• Specialized Clinical Services: Assist or work independently with Design, develop and provide technical Support for TBE, 3D Printing, Eye tracker, Brachytherapy, PDT, Physics QA devices, Design and develop other new devices as required.
• Medical Devices: Proactively engages and supervises a full range of technical services.

Acceptance, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and disposal of medical equipment. Follows department guidelines and training to complete assigned tasks.

Supervise a small team of Engineers and technicians with day-to-day activities.

Complete task, projects, and policy documents under the direction of a Chief engineer

Maintain traceability and transparency on all works performed using a medical device database.

Supervise and engages in site-wide Electrical safety testing of Medical devices

Supervise and engage in Site wide Electrical area testing

Maintain excellent KPI and complete tasks and projects on time.

Leads and actively manages Biomed integration and installation projects, Organize project meeting

• Purchasing Advice: Assist Chief Engineer in market research and new technologies

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

2. Works Effectively

• Follows department guidelines on record keeping and storage of service-related documents.
• Supervise and follows workflows as supervised by the Chief Engineer on all works carried out in the biomedical engineering workshop.
• Works with awareness and exercises sound judgment, including seeking help when required/recognizing own limitations.
• Maintains quality requirements and actively seeks to improve quality.
• Leads in commissioning and integration projects and complete projects within the specified timeframe.
• Documentation: supervise and follow department guidelines on storing service-related documents.

3. Equipment Handling

• Handle Biomed equipment with care
• Appropriate use of test equipment
• Report loss or damage to equipment
• Update equipment database when required

4. Contributes positively to team, department, and organization

• Participates in and contributes to  Departmental, Team and Project Meetings; Department Newsletters; Webpage
• Communicates effectively and professionally – this includes both verbal and written communication – within and outside the team, department, and organization.
• Shares knowledge
• Represents Biomedical Engineering and self in a professional manner

5. Quality Improvement

• Maintain quality
• Actively seek to improve quality

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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