Senior Technical Officer (Electronics) (Radiation Engineering)

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary TGO-3 $84,159 - $88,852 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

As a Senior Technical Officer in Radiation Engineering, you’ll play a key role in supporting the precise and safe operation of advanced radiotherapy equipment within the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service region. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll use your expertise to manage the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both mechatronic and electrical components, ensuring the optimal performance of vital systems such as low and high voltage power supplies, RF, and microwave systems. You’ll also contribute to the development and maintenance of software systems that support technical services and monitor equipment performance.

In this position, you will take on significant responsibility, working independently while adhering to the highest industry standards and departmental guidelines. You’ll support the design, manufacture, and repair of mechanical devices and related radiation therapy equipment, ensuring that all systems are functioning reliably and cost-effectively. When the Principal and Assistant Principal Technical Officers are absent, you’ll step up to manage the efficient operation of the department, ensuring continuity of high-quality service delivery.

About You

To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. You should have:

• A relevant technical qualification in Fitter and Turner or Electronics Engineering.
• Proven ability to work independently or within a team, solving complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse teams.
• Extensive experience in maintaining and repairing medical radiation therapy equipment.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 894832

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Friday 28 March 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

894832 RD Senior Technical Officer (Electronics) (Radiation Engineering).pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.