- Job no: HRC0002138
- Category: Professional, HEW 4
- Part time (0.6FTE) continuing opportunity based at our Central Coast Clinical School
- Higher Education Worker Level 4 + 17% superannuation
- Provide high-level clinical and laboratory support to staff and students
Be challenged and imagine with us
As the Technical Officer, you will be responsible for providing efficient and high-level clinical, laboratory and administrative support to staff and students within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
In this role you will:
- Prepare laboratory equipment and resources for teaching sessions in the Simulation Learning Environment (SLE).
- Support Clinical Educators in the delivery of simulation using high, medium and low technical simulation equipment.
- Monitor and maintain an equipment inventory, audit, and stock control of school equipment, supervise lending and return of equipment.
This continuing position is part time (0.6FTE) and will be primarily located at Central Coast Clinical School – Gosford (Darkinjung land), with an expectation to work at Callaghan campus as required.
How will you inspire us?
You will have:
- Experience working with laboratory equipment, and knowledge of safe laboratory practices.
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to work to competing deadlines.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to build effective working relationships with staff and students.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $65,591 pro-rated + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
The College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing is an innovative and dynamic research-intensive college which is passionate about excellence, equity and engagement globally and regionally. Ranked 36th in the world by the QS World University Rankings by subject, 2021, the School of Nursing and Midwifery is a comprehensive research and teaching school, with an innovative approach to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
This role works as part of the School of Nursing and Midwifery Professional Staff team and will play a key role in the in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning through the delivery of high level professional support and engagement with staff, students, industry partners and other key stakeholders.
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
- Demonstrated understanding of, or ability to learn equipment commonly found in a clinical setting.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working including sensitivity and ability to deal effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills including the ability to organise workflows to meet competing demands and adaptability to a range of workplace expectations and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a broad knowledge and experience to solve practical problems including ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated high level of computer literacy including office software skills in word processing, Excel spreadsheets, Databases, and email applications.
- Current driver’s licence
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Anne Forrest, Operations Manager on (02) 4921 6695 or via email at anne.forrest@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Wednesday 31 May 2023 at 11.59pm AEST
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