CRVCID
720563
This is a recruitment Pool
for fixed-term, full-time position lasting 12 months or more, with
the possibility of extension and / or permanency.
EMHS is committed to
ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are
representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity
and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages,
races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family
responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal
people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals
with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people
with disability.
WA Health is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA
Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and
work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
This is an “open-ended”
recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and
will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may
be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 31/06/2026.
Position
Profile: Clinical Engineers are required to join the team
responsible for engineering support of the medical technology used
in hospital practice. Responsibilities are varied and will
include project management for the introduction of new and
replacement technology, assessment of medical equipment and the
improvement of service delivery. A good knowledge of
computing and networking systems is highly desirable.
Successful applicants may be
invited to join a team in the Clinical Engineering Division of the
Heath Technology Management Unit (HTMU) to provide backfill and
project support during the Mount Lawley Hospital Transition, Royal
Perth Hospital S Block Development, Bentley Health Service
Surgicentre, Peel Health Campus Redevelopment, and other medical
systems projects. Applicants may also be invited to join the
Technical Services Division of HTMU to assist with medical
equipment life-cycle management.
Applicants require a
Bachelors Degree specialising in Biomedical Engineering,
Electronics or a similar relevant discipline. Prior experience in
the provision of Clinical Engineering services or knowledge of
medical equipment and medical ICT systems is desirable but not
essential, however, the applicant must demonstrate a keen interest
in the management of medical technology and be able to demonstrate
an ability to work within a team. Good problem-solving skills
and high level written and verbal communications skills are
essential.
Area
Profile: The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS)
comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that
aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than
828,000 Western Australians in its catchment area.
Our hospital network works
together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and
specialist health care services including emergency and critical
care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general
medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged
care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and
neonates services.
The EMHS consists of Royal
Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service;
Kalamunda Health Service; St John of God Midland Public Hospital
and a range of community and population health services.
Employee
Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits
which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible
working arrangements.
- Flexible
leave arrangements.
- Other
professional and location based allowances.
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For information on superannuation
click here.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to
contact William Rivera, Senior Biomedical Engineer, Tel: 9224
2500, email: william.rivera@health.wa.gov.au
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your
referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are
advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for
this position,write a statement addressing the selection criteria
in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae
which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the
position requirements. These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
