Casual appointment

Professional Level 5 – hourly rate of $47.92 – $55.37 (inclusive of 25% casual loading)

Brisbane Campus

Bring clinical learning to life as a Technical Officer in the Faculty of Health, where you’ll set up cutting-edge simulation equipment and help students gain hands-on skills in a safe, supportive environment. You’ll be the go-to expert for real-life clinical scenarios, working closely with academic staff to make every teaching session run smoothly. If you love solving problems, working with innovative tech, and being part of a dynamic team that shapes the next generation of health professionals, this role is your perfect fit!

About the Position

The purpose of this technical officer position is to provide essential technical support for the clinical and virtual simulation activities across the Faculty of Health. Clinical and virtual simulations enable students to acquire and enhance their confidence and proficiency in clinical practice within a safe controlled environment. The technical officer additionally plays an important role in supporting academic staff in the provision of teaching, research, and community engagement activities.

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 preparing and using clinical simulation equipment and associated software systems.
• Knowledge of clinical simulation safe working practices and WHS regulations, especially regarding 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 for using online procurement systems and databases.
• Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills with awareness and knowledge of the importance of a culturally safe workplace.

Knowledge and Proficiency

• Understanding and compliance with Safe Working Practices, Work Health Safety (WHS) regulations, procedures, and legislation.
• Ensure clinical simulation equipment and spaces comply with WHS legislation and guidelines.
• Ensure staff and students work according to WHS policies and procedures.
• Contribute to developing clinical simulation learning and teaching resources for the Faculty of Health.
• Liaise with academic staff to meet the technical support requirements for each clinical simulation activity.

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 hourly rate will be in the range of $47.92 – $55.37 (inclusive of 25% casual loading).

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
• 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 6284 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, 13 July 2025