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Biomedical Engineer Career Information
The Victorian Government’s $637.6 million Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Initiative represents the largest sustained investment in STI by an Australian State Government1.
As at 31 December 2008, 48 Victorian life science companies were listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), with a combined market capitalisation of around $22.7 billion. In the 2007/08 financial year, listed life science companies in Victoria generated sales in excess of $7.2 billion2.
Biomedical engineers apply specialist scientific and technical skills to address problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease.
Earning potential
According to the Australian Government’s Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for other engineering professionals, including biomedical engineers, are approximately AUD $17303.
Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit the jobseeker sites listed below under Finding a job.
Licensing and registration
There are no licensing or registration requirements for biomedical engineers working in Victoria.
Employers
Biomedical engineers are employed by private companies in the creation of medical instruments for the development of medical technology. They may be employed by government, hospitals and universities or work independently as consultants.
Biomedical engineering professionals are employed across several industries including: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Manufacturing; Transport, Postal and Warehousing; and Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services4.
Industry contacts
Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about biomedical engineers in Victoria.
- The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers holds conferences and provides accreditation services.
- The Society for Medical and Biological Engineering provides networking opportunities and professional development activities.
- LabOnline provides information and research updates to science and lab professionals.
- Engineers Australia is the chief industry body for engineering. It includes an interest group for biomedical engineers.
- The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and and Managers (APESMA) represents a range of professionals including the engineering, science, management and architecture sectors. It provides advice to its members on industrial relations, career development and professional networking.
- The Department of Business and Innovation provides information on the biotechnology sector through its Business Victoria website.
Tip
We recommend that you do not apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take some time, and employers are generally unlikely to choose you for a job if you are not sure when you will arrive in Australia and do not have a visa allowing you to work.
Finding a job
Specialty jobseeker sites:
- Science Alert is a jobs board for science professionals
- APESMA operates an online jobs board for its members
- Bayside Group is a specialist job search site aimed at technical professionals.
To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in science professionals, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association’s Member Index.
To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in biomedical engineers, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association’s Member Index.
For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working and Employment section.
Migrating to Victoria
Detailed information about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa sponsorship from the Victorian Government, is available in the Visas and Immigrating section. You can also find detailed information about visa pathways including employer sponsorship on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.
Skill Assessment Information
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has nominated Engineers Australia (EA) as the assessing authority for the occupation of biomedical engineer.
EA has developed a Migration Skills Assessment Booklet to help you to prepare your submission for an engineering qualification assessment. This kit will guide you through the application process and provide information about the assessment.
For further information on EA migration skills assessment requirements please contact:
Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia
Migration Skills Assessment
Engineering House
11 National Circuit, Barton
ACT, 2600, AUS
Tel: +61 2 6270 6555
Fax: +61 2 6273 2354
Email: msa@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: engineersaustralia.org.au/migration_skills
1 Deloitte (2009, October), Impact Assessment of the Science Technology and Innovation Initiative -Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development
2 Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (2009, May), Victorian Biotechnology Strategic Development Plan: Year 1 progress report
3 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relationship (2009) Job Outlook - Occupation pages. Retrieved November 06 2009 from joboutlook.gov.au
4 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relationship (2009) Job Outlook - Occupation pages - Prospects for Employment. Retrieved November 06 2009 from joboutlook.gov.au
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