About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Health is seeking Casual Technical Assistants to support our Nursing and Midwifery disciplines across our simulation laboratories and practical teaching environments.

In this role, you’ll contribute to student learning and safety by providing behind-the-scenes, hands-on technical support, preparing simulated clinical setups and maintaining teaching equipment.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and setting up simulation equipment and realistic clinical environments for practical classes.
• Providing technical assistance to students and academic staff.
• Maintaining and repairing clinical teaching equipment and restocking supplies.
• Supporting safety, cleanliness and compliance within laboratory spaces.
• Liaising with academic staff on safe, current and effective use of simulation and clinical resources.

About you

You will be practical, flexible, and have a proactive approach to your work. You will also be well organised, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe practice in clinical training environments. More specifically, you will have:

• A relevant qualification (EN, RN, RM) and more than one year’s experience in a technical field or equivalent nursing and/or midwifery industry experience.
• Current Hepatitis B vaccination / serology.
• Strong skills in trouble-shooting and maintaining various laboratory equipment and technical systems.
• Confidence using and maintaining technical or medical equipment.
• Knowledge and application of WHS principles in laboratory and clinical environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical procedures to students and staff.

Experience operating and maintaining high and low fidelity simulation manikins, electronic and software applications is desirable, but not essential. Training will be provided.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements including wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. These positions are:

• Casual, with a maximum of 28 hours per week.
• HEW Level 4. The hourly salary rate is $49.93, plus super.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the ‘About you’ section within this advertisement by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 27 May 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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