Join a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering clinical services and patient-matched assistive technology solutions for clients across NSW. This role is for a creative and committed engineer looking to make tangible impact on the quality of life of our clients.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Biomedical Engineer Grade 3
Remuneration: $2,455.85 - $2,701.38 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683733
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 everyday. 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.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Assistive Technology & Seating (Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde)
What you'll be doing
The Rehabilitation Engineer position is a member of the Assistive Technology & Seating (AT&S) service, a specialist, multidisciplinary unit providing assistive technology services to people with severe disabilities, with a multi-disciplinary staff comprising clinical and technical staff members.
The Rehabilitation Engineer takes a direct clinical role in assessment for pressure management, implementation of postural supports and optimisation of functional aspects of seating, mobility, and other assistive technology needs.
This role has a key role in supporting AT&S to maintain regulatory compliance for patient-matched medical devices (PMMD) and other medical devices manufactured at Point-of-Care (POC).
The Rehabilitation Engineer (Gde is required to travel to and work at NSLHD facilities, Royal Rehab, and participate in AT&S service delivery at other locations. Participation in rural clinics is required several times per year and involves overnight stay out of Sydney for several nights (typically 1 to 3 nights, rarely ; travel is by aircraft and/or car.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Iain Brown on
[email protected] or 8877 4205
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 (Page 1. 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.
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Applications Close: 28 August 2026
