OSCA 243933Updated 2026-01-29

Biomedical Engineer

National shortage level: Strong

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Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 130k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2490

Salary range: AUD 117k-AUD 142k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

36.5%

NSW

32.1%

VIC

14.7%

QLD

Education mix

44.3%

bachelor degree

32.8%

Post graduate

9.4%

advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Biomedical Engineers apply knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease.

What you do

• Makes surgical equipment and tools for medical practitioners.
• Installs and tests medical equipment.
• Examines, maintains and repairs equipment.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: bachelor degree (44.3%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Carries out quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Conducts electrical safety checks on equipment.
• Examines, maintains and repairs equipment.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2490

Annual median: AUD 130k

Range: AUD 117k-AUD 142k