At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects in biomedical engineering and enhance medical device quality management systems.
- Company: Join a passionate health service team making a real difference in patients' lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with clear pathways for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on health outcomes while working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in biomedical engineering with project management experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 120600 - 147400 $ per year.
Join a specialist multidisciplinary team and deliver meaningful health outcomes! We are seeking an experienced Biomedical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. This role combines engineering project management with direct client-facing activities. Take a leading role in uplifting the Team's medical device QMS framework for locally manufactured, patient-matched, Class I and Class Im devices. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer seeking to make a tangible difference in the lives of individual clients, who enjoys project management, and working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Your role will initially focus on regulatory compliance and will grow to encompass the unique mix of clinical and technical responsibilities that make rehabilitation engineering so rewarding.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Biomedical Engineer Grade 3
Remuneration: $2,455.85 - $2,701.38 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research-driven evidence-based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Take a lead in the project management of the Quality Management System for locally manufactured Class I and Class Im medical devices (development, implementation and operation).
- Maintain accurate design documentation and compliance records.
- Work closely with clinical staff, technical staff, clients and their support networks.
- Collaborate with parallel services in Queensland and Western Australia.
- Travel within NSW for rural clinics (2-3 times per year).
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years' experience in biomedical engineering practice, with experience in project management.
- Experience navigating medical device compliance, quality systems, and safety frameworks.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work independently across clinical and workshop settings.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clinical stakeholders.
- RMS recognised driver's licence.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Engineers Australia recognised Bachelor’s degree in either Biomedical Engineering, or a relevant alternative discipline (e.g. Electronics/Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Mechatronic engineering).
- Knowledge and experience in engineering design, evaluation, fabrication and regulatory compliance.
- Chartered Engineer credential desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision of engineering/technical staff and proven high level of expertise and knowledge of health technology equipment asset management and systems.
- Demonstrated engineering experience working with medical device regulations and a demonstrable commitment to the principle of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
- Current Class C NSW Driver's Licence.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 3 November 2026
Rehabilitation Engineer in Sydney employer: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values both teamwork and independent contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health IT services in a vibrant community setting at Royal North Shore. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in network services.
Contact Details:
Northern Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
