Why Join RMH?

- Full time ongoing | Parkville location
- Join the RMH team Clinical Engineering Department
- Generous salary packaging options available and monthly ADO

About the Role

The Biomedical Engineer Class 4 is a senior leadership role within Clinical Engineering, providing technical and operational leadership for the safe, effective and compliant management of healthcare technology across Melbourne Health.

You will provide expert oversight across the lifecycle of medical equipment, lead and support Biomedical Engineers, and work closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to manage technology risks, complex issues, equipment planning and service improvement.

This role contributes to strategic planning and the delivery of high-quality Clinical Engineering services, with a strong focus on patient safety, compliance, service excellence and workforce capability.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide operational leadership and day-to-day supervision of Biomedical Engineers and Clinical Engineering staff, supporting workload allocation, staff development and service delivery across Melbourne Health.
- Lead the maintenance, testing and repair of medical equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, TGA requirements, accreditation standards and organisational policies.
- Deliver expert technical advice on the evaluation, procurement, operation, replacement and lifecycle management of medical devices and healthcare technology systems.
- Support the planning and delivery of equipment replacement programs, technology projects and asset management initiatives to ensure safe, sustainable and cost-effective healthcare delivery.
- Monitor service performance, compliance and key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety,



service quality and operational efficiency.

About You

- Degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related discipline, with eligibility for Engineers Australia or relevant professional membership.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in Biomedical or Clinical Engineering within a healthcare environment.
- Extensive experience managing the lifecycle of medical equipment and healthcare technology, from procurement and commissioning through to maintenance and replacement.
- Strong knowledge of medical devices, Australian Standards, TGA requirements and healthcare technology practices within a tertiary setting.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a large, complex organisation.
- Highly developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide expert technical advice and resolve complex issues.

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence




Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Click Apply to reivew the full job description and to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally protected environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Senior Biomedical Engineer (Parkville)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Parkville