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Biomedical Engineer

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A Biomedical Engineer develops equipment for illness treatment and injury recovery, working with health monitoring, therapeutic, and diagnostic systems.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Biomedical Engineer generally earns $2,050 per week ($106,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

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While the occupation of Biomedical Engineers has historically been a small one, it has experienced rapid growth since 2011. It has been forecasted that this field will continue to grow very strongly over the coming years, with plenty of opportunities for Biomedical Engineers.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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To become a Biomedical Engineer, you will need to complete a relevant qualification like the Advanced Diploma of Biomedical Engineering. Most people will continue on to complete postgraduate studies.

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A biomedical engineering job gives you the chance to use groundbreaking tenets of the overall engineering sector to help improve the quality of life of everyday Australians. Pathways for domestic and international students.

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Biomedical Engineer careers

A Biomedical Engineer uses science and technology to develop equipment that can assist in the treatment of illnesses or help people to recover from injuries. This could involve designing, creating or maintaining systems such as health monitoring machines (surgery devices or ICU machines), therapeutic systems (tissue engineering, drug delivery automation, laser for surgery), and diagnostic systems (medical imaging such as ultrasound or MRI machines).

Most Biomedical Engineers will work in a hospital, providing assistance in the selection, use and maintenance of different medical equipment. It is also possible for Biomedical Engineers to work in research institutions or marketing companies in technical advisory roles.