Full time, fixed term appointment until May 2026
Professional Level 5 Salary - $73,502 - $84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 4 weeks annual leave
Sydney Campus

Provide technical support for the clinical and virtual simulation activities at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position
As a Technical Officer, you will provide essential technical support for the clinical and virtual simulation activities across the Faculty of Health. Your duties will include:

• Preparing equipment and other resources for clinical simulation teaching activities and participate in the running of the activities.
• Operation, calibration and maintenance of simulation equipment as well as overall simulation spaces.
• Assisting academic staff with integration and use of the Health Immersive Virtual Education (HIVE) and other technology enabled simulation and learning facilities.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Relevant qualifications and experience or an equivalent combination of knowledge and/or training and experience to a bachelor's degree level in a health-related discipline
• Knowledge and experience in preparation and use of clinical simulation equipment and associated software systems
• Knowledge of clinical simulation safe working practices and WHS regulations, especially relating to storage and disposal of medical gases and biological materials
• Demonstrated clinical simulation skills including maintenance of facilities, management of equipment and clinical practice supplies, and accurate record keeping
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and to adapt to a changing and flexible work environment, while maintaining initiative, self-motivation and discipline.
• Possess a working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office applications, and an aptitude to use online procurement systems and databases.
• Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills with awareness and knowledge of the importance of a culturally safe workplace

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $73,502 - $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,997 - $99,349 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Christine Rioux on 08 8946 6425 or email [email protected]

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 7154 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Sunday 23rd March 2025