Description:
Cadet Biomedical Technician (Electronics and/or electro-mechanical) * Full time permanent employment while completing subsidised academic studies * Great conditions including a 9-day fortnight * Join a motivated team supporting medical equipment in hospitals across Queensland
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Science/Technical Classification HP1 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/626845 Closing date 31-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $61385 - $72194 Job duration Permanent full time Contact person Nathan Norman Contact details 07 3274 9111Access the National Relay Service
The successful candidate will perform a wide range of technical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal part-time tertiary studies to obtain an approved Advanced Diploma or Associated Degree in Engineering qualification.
Upon successful completion of studies cadets will progress to the position of Biomedical Technician.
Your key responsibilities
You will be required to fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the Queensland Public Service values.
- Successfully complete educational and practical requirements within the term of the cadetship (nominal 4 years, though extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Executive Director, Biomedical Technology Services (BTS). Failure to meet these objectives will result in termination of employment.
- Perform general technical support activities which may include: Receipting and delivery of health technology equipment; Equipment packing and dispatch; Management of: parts, consumables, test equipment and technical manuals; Data entry and checking; Telephone answering and client service; Miscellaneous assistance as required.
- Work cooperatively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team, while actively supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
- Develop skills and knowledge in, and participate in, the delivery of technical services including equipment repairs, planned maintenance, installations, commissioning, manufacturing and other health technology support services.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, clients and other stakeholders.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
- Ability to gain knowledge and skills in the maintenance, installation and technical support of health technology equipment and systems, including information systems and networks
- Ability to work as a team member to achieve goals and objectives.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and to resolve problems.
- Ability to analyse and solve problems by drawing on knowledge and applying logical thought processes.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- The Biomedical Technician Cadet must be enrolled or eligible to enrol in approved educational and/or training programs, for example: Associate Degree of Electrical Engineering or Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering or Advanced Diploma of Biomedical Engineering such that the course is completed within timeframe of the cadetship.
- A “C” class drivers' licence is required and you will be required to drive Queensland Health vehicles as part of general duties.
- Travel, Overtime and Work Location Requirements: BTS is committed to providing high quality, responsive service to health facilities throughout the state. Consequently staff may, following consultation, be required to: attend work at any location within a local government area, perform occasional overtime, participate in arrangements to ensure coverage (e.g. on-call, week-end rosters, early/late shifts), and to travel for periods of up to two weeks at a time.
- It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment ( Health Employment Directive No. 01/16 ): measles, mumps, rubella (MMR),varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough),hepatitis B, tuberculosis
- Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
- We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.`
Additional Information
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
- Your resume , including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
- A one-page covering letter informing the panel of your skills, personal qualities and motivation for applying.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .