- Full-time, continuing role at a beautiful beachside campus
- Collaborate with a dynamic, high performance technical team to nurture future nurses and midwives
- Implement realistic practical learning environments for undergraduate students
Your opportunity We are seeking a Midwifery and Nursing Technical and Laboratory Officer to join the Faculty of Health and provide technical support for students, academic staff, clinicians and maintain the efficient delivery of the clinical teaching laboratories. This is a hands-on, practical, behind-the-scenes role ideal for candidates with current or recent clinical nursing or midwifery experience, who are excited to apply their professional expertise in an educational setting.
Working closely with academic staff as part of a dynamic technical team, you will play a key role in ensuring clinical teaching laboratories are realistic, well-prepared, safe and effectively equipped for student learning. On-the-job training will be provided for candidates who bring strong clinical and organisational experience and a willingness to develop their technical capabilities.
You will make an impact by:
- Preparing, maintaining and supporting the use of clinical resources for nursing and midwifery practical labs, including high-fidelity simulation environments.
- Working alongside academic and technical colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of laboratory sessions and contribute to student learning experiences.
- Maintaining clinical teaching spaces and troubleshooting specialised equipment.
- Supporting safety and compliance through application of WHS principles and appropriate record keeping.
What you will bringWe are seeking applications from individuals with a relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of two years' experience in a relevant technical role or equivalent nursing and/or midwifery industry experience. You will take initiative, be practical, flexible, organised and have a proactive, positive approach to your work, welcoming new learning and problem-solving opportunities. You demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration and communication skills. You will draw on your clinical and/or technical knowledge and expertise in the use and maintenance of clinical equipment to prepare, advise, maintain and improve realistic simulated learning environments for practical Nursing and Midwifery labs.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
- Current nursing and/or midwifery registration will be highly regarded.
- Current Hepatitis B vaccination, and requirement to hold and maintain current First Aid and Resuscitation certificates (or willingness attain them).
- A commitment to laboratory WHS regulations, time-management, clear communication, and strong teamwork skills are essential.
- Strong organisational skills with a systematic, detail-oriented approach and the ability to develop and follow procedures and processes accurately and through to completion.
- Experience in operating and maintaining high and low fidelity simulation manikins, electronic and software applications is desirable, but not essential.
Why Southern Cross UniversitySCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you'll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you'll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It's about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we're integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.
Your opportunity is:
- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
- HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $86,070 - $95,643 per annum, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $111,902.
You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it's like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?
Be more with Southern Cross University todaySouthern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.
Name: Mx Bones Rathbone, Manager, Technical and Laboratory Services
Name: Ms Fiona Lotherington, Technical and Laboratory Team Leader
Email: fiona.lotherington@scu.edu.au
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