About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Technician (Health Sciences) to provide technical support in our laboratories, assisting undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic staff, and researchers within the School of Health Sciences.

In this role, you will maintain, calibrate, and operate specialized equipment across disciplines such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, dietetics, nursing, and biomedical sciences. You will also provide training and support for laboratory and clinical activities.

Working closely with the Technical Services team and academic staff, you will ensure smooth operations, advise on equipment and consumables, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance laboratory services. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Experience in the procurement, operation and maintenance of a wide range of Health Sciences equipment
• Well-developed word processing, spreadsheet and database skills. Familiarity with the use of propriety software for laboratory or clinical equipment and systems.
• Familiarity with the use of digital programs for Health Sciences including, but not limited to, simulation software, teleconferencing software, recording software, and electronic medical records databases
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety and other statutory and reporting requirements relevant to clinical and teaching environments

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
A relevant degree in a health-related discipline, or significant equivalent industry experience

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .

Applications Close: Tuesday 11th March 2025, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.