"Technical Engineer - Clinical Modelling & Motion Analysis"

Job Description:

The Opportunity

The Tyree Institute of Health Engineering (Tyree IHealthE) has an opportunity for a Technical Engineer - Clinical Modelling & Motion Analysis to support the delivery of the Institute’s core capabilities. The core responsibilities of this role include operating motion capture systems, segmenting medical imaging data, and creating accurate 3D anatomical models for analysis and 3D printing. You’ll be working alongside multidisciplinary teams across clinical, research, and technical domains—helping ensure high-quality data outputs and supporting ethical and regulatory compliance. By joining Tyree IHealthE, you’ll become part of a team dedicated to addressing unmet needs in health innovation translation.

• Salary, Level 7: $113,926 to $123,301 per annum + 17% superannuation (pro-rated if part time)
• Full time or Part time (3 days per week – 0.6 FTE)
• Fixed term contract – 2 years
• Location: Kensington/Randwick – Sydney, Australia
• On-site role

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

This role is based at Tyree IHealthE, located within the Prince of Wales Hospital, which provides unique support for translating disruptive medical technologies into commercial products and clinical pathways for everyday practice. The vision of Tyree IHealthE is to drive global healthcare innovation and societal impact by bridging unmet clinical needs with pioneering medical technology solutions. For more information please visit - https://www.ihealthe.unsw.edu.au/

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in biomedical engineering, medical imaging, clinical sciences, or a related field.
• Experience with motion capture systems (e.g., Vicon, OptiTrack) and biomechanical modelling tools (e.g., OpenSim, Visual3D).
• Proficiency in medical image segmentation and 3D modelling software (e.g., Simpleware, 3D Slicer, Mimics, Materialise).
• Understanding of 3D printing technologies and anatomical modelling requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills to support cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory standards in clinical and research environments.
• Willing to become a hospital contingent worker and work with patients (motion capture)
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working options
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

For role-specific inquiries, please contact Gemma Ashton (Chief Operations Officer)

E: g.ashton@unsw.edu.au

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Consultant)

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 12th November 2025

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.