JR0000012571

• Continuing | Part-Time 0.4 FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Renmark / Ngaralte Country
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About the role of a Technical Officer

This role is a perfect opportunity for someone with a background in nursing who has a desire to support the learning requirements of students studying Nursing & Health Sciences at Flinders Renmark campus. Boasting a state-of-the-art clinical skills simulation space, this lab plays a pivotal role in providing necessary clinical skills workshops to our students.

Working closely with another team member to allow for coverage of laboratory support during the semester, the role involves preparing the laboratory environment in accordance with university course requirements, liaising when applicable with the Senior Manager, Healthcare Simulation and wider team. More specifically, the Technical Officer provides technical advice, demonstration of equipment, techniques and procedures when required during practical classes.

Ensuring maintenance requirements are followed in accordance with relevant policy and legislation and maintain, monitoring and supervising stock control for smooth operation of all programs are also key elements of this role.

This role also requires:

• Assuming the functional responsibilities of the Team Leader and/or Laboratories Manager in their absence.
• The provision of education, advice and instruction to staff on simulation equipment functions and capabilities to ensure effective and safe operation.
• Collation, recording, reporting and resolution of IT, AV and simulation equipment faults to minimise interruption to student learning.
• Maintenance of current records relating to simulation information including products, licences, software versions etc. ensuring specialised simulation equipment is regularly updated to latest versions.

For a more comprehensive list of duties, please view the Position Description

As this role is based in Renmark, you may be eligible for Remote Area Benefits:

Homeowners and renters who live and work in regional and remote Australia could salary package additional benefits, including:

• Rent - Up to 50% of your rental costs
• Mortgage interest - the interest component of your home loan
• Residential utilities - e.g. electricity and gas

Can I salary package this benefit? Yes, if:

• Your employer offers this benefit as part of their salary packaging program; (Flinders do)
• You live and work in an area classified as "remote" by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

About You

You are experienced in working with new and emerging simulation technologies and your ability to use initiative highlight your enhanced problem-solving skills whilst prioritising competing deadlines. With excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, you build and maintain effective collegial relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders and customers alike. You are an effective leader and are comfortable with the supervision of staff and are equally comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team.

You also possess:

• Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse or midwife with the AHPRA and possess a current practicing certificate or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and training relevant to the position.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, including management of hazardous substances.
• A high level of attention to detail and organisational skills, with a willingness to work flexibly.
• Previous experience in a hospital or teaching laboratory environment.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, , including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000012571 Technical Officer - Healthcare Simulation
• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Himi Ibrahim - Senior Manager, Healthcare Simulation

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 01st July 2025

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.