Senior Engineer

ABOUT PURPLE HOUSE

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities. We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate dialysis services in remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family.

All employees are expected to carry out their work in accordance with the values of WDNWPT which are:

• We will ensure that Walytja (family), Tjukurrpa (dreaming), Ngurra (country) and Kuunyi (compassion) are central to all that we do and say.
• We will be strong, clever, brave and determined to make life better for our people
• We will think deeply, plan wisely and take action to improve service and enhance wellbeing
• We will share our experiences and knowledge with others so that we all can learn

We will foster understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an engineering job with a difference

The Senior Engineer is responsible for supporting, mentoring and supervising the bio medical engineers at Purple House. The team is responsible for scheduling and performing routine repairs and maintenance activities of dialysis machines, other medical equipment and water systems. They inspect, install, and perform inventory assessments and preventative maintenance of medical equipment and assist and support the clinical team in the use of equipment.

There are exciting opportunities to design and install new dialysis units across remote Australia over the next few years. You will have a critical part to play in helping people to return to country and family

As our Senior Engineer, there is scope within this role to be innovative and to take the lead on community controlled remote dialysis provision in Australia.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful manner and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety and Indigenous community control.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about clients, other staff members or community members.
• Work to achieve standards of best practice and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Driver's license
• Willingness to travel to remote communities sometimes at short notice.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.

Special conditions:

• The position is offered in alignment to our funding term.
• New appointments are probationary for the first six months.

FUNCTIONS

Support and supervise the team who…

• Performs timely routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities to dialysis equipment and water treatment systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices and systems.
• Provides technical assistance and instructions to clinical team for operation and maintenance.
• Implements and support clinical education for general medical device usage and maintenance.
• Attends and successfully completes all technical training programs.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records of equipment assets, inspections, repairs, incidents, and service schedules. Investigate and recommend improvements to enhance the delivery of dialysis treatment.
• Provides expert advice and guidance
• Develops and implements protocols for medical equipment maintenance and safety compliance.
• Mentors and supports the development of biomedical staff through regular supervision and on-the-job training.
• Leads and participates in innovative biomedical projects, including supervision of university students and secondees, with a focus on solutions for remote communities. Collaborate with stakeholders .
• Technical ability to comment and work in collaboration with other engineers and contractors for new sites design.
• Other duties as required.

ABOUT YOU

You have experience working in an industrial/dialysis/medical technical setting

You are keen to lead a team and develop their skills

• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.
• You are known for your compassion, empathy and ability to listen.
• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.
• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.
• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.
• You're eager to learn and collaborate with your team.
• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun)
• You can communicate with all sorts of people.
• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.

Essential:

A desire to work for an Aboriginal Community controlled organisation and follow the strategic direction of it's leadership

• Tertiary qualification in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in biomedical or clinical engineering, preferably including dialysis or water treatment systems.
• Experience supervising or mentoring technical staff.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and medical device compliance standards.
• High-level problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in remote settings.
• Demonstrated cultural competency or willingness to engage in cultural learning.

HOW TO APPLY

If you think you're a great fit for this role, please tell us why by submitting a one-page cover letter andresume via SEEK.

We encourage you to explore our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.

For general enquiries about the position, or a for a copy of the position description, please reach out to the People team at

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 24/11/2025

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.