Permanent/Continuing, part time appointment (21 hours per week, 0.6 FTE)

Level 5: $80,543 - $91,087 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation

Wollongong Campus

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; and the Graduate School of Medicine. With such a diverse science and health focus, SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science, medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching, driven by active research, and committed to advancing equity, diversity and reconciliation, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities’ needs and aspirations.

The School of Nursing, University of Wollongong is identified as a provider of high-quality professional education and contributing to the generation and dissemination of knowledge within a research-intensive university. The Bachelor of Nursing program is offered at six delivery sites including Wollongong, South- Western Sydney, Shoalhaven, Southern Sydney, Batemans Bay and Bega. In addition, we have an expansive post graduate portfolio with degrees in Nursing, Mental Health, Dementia Care and Health Leadership and Management.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Technical Officer: Nursing Simulation to provide technical support to the clinical simulation activities and laboratories within the School of Nursing and to maintain the laboratories, ensuring that the spaces and equipment are functional and safe. The position is responsible for the nursing simulation operations at their relevant campus and reports to the Nursing Simulation Manager.

What you will bring

You will have completed a degree or associate diploma with relevant work experience (such as allied health, nursing or applied science), or have equivalent experience or a combination of relevant experience and education/training. A working knowledge of general simulation equipment, including training aids such as nursing manikins is required. You should also have demonstrated ability to use initiative in planning and prioritising multiple tasks and projects to work to deadlines. While experience with software programs applicable to simulation teaching and experience setting up clinical simulations in simulation centres is desirable, it is not essential.

How to apply

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV and a covering letter to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Sharon Wilson, Nursing Technical Team Manager on + 61 2 4221 5541 or via email: [email protected]

Position description

Closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025, 11:59 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Special Job Requirements

You may be required to work outside standard business hours or occasionally weekends, as dictated by the Laboratory Timetable and operational requirements.

Manual handling of clinical simulation equipment (>16kg) and exposure to sharps in a risk-controlled environment will be a regular part of this role.

Occasional travel to other UOW Campuses will be required.

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

This position requires a pre-employment medical be undertaken to demonstrate satisfactory fitness to undertake the physical requirements of this position.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

About us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.