Other (Engineering)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Eligible health practitioners who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 (pro rata) incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Provide high-level advisory services and oversight in relation to health technology safety.
* Lead clinical equipment incident investigation and other health technology related safety and quality initiatives.
* Provide technical services including repairs, planned maintenance, installation, commissioning and other support for healthcare technology.
* Provide high-level training and education to medical officers, nurses, health practitioners and other equipment users in the correct operation, user maintenance, and safe use of healthcare technology.
* Provide supervision, training and support to fellow team members, including clinical practice supervision.
* Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical staff, equipment suppliers, service providers, team members and managers, to achieve service delivery objectives.
* Coordinate and participate in the development and continual improvement of biomedical engineering practice and healthcare technology safety.
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
* High level knowledge, expertise and skill in biomedical engineering or related fields.
* Ability to apply scientific and engineering knowledge, solve non-routine practical problems and achieve defined outcomes related to biomedical engineering or related fields.
* Ability to contribute positively to achieving defined goals in a team environment.
* High level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey biomedical engineering principles and concepts to others.
* Leadership within a work unit, including developing and implementing quality improvements.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements:
* The successful applicant must hold at least a recognised four-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) qualification in Engineering as recognised by Engineers Australia.
* Registration as an RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland) is highly desirable.
* The successful applicant must either hold the licences, certifications and accreditations required to carry out activities within the relevant discipline areas or have the willingness and ability to make significant progress towards obtaining such during the first 6 months of employment.
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
* A “C” class driver's licence is required, and you will be required to drive Queensland Health vehicles as part of general duties.
How to Apply:
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 short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.
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