Casual - Technical Officer, Health - Gippsland, Australia - Federation University Australia

Description

Position closing date: 28/04/2024

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

Responsible for technical support and services to staff and students for teaching programs.

• Academic Services and Support Directorate – Gippsland Campus
• Casual opportunity with a competitive hourly rate
• $48.41 per hour plus 11% superannuation

About the role

As part of the tech team, you will be responsible for technical support and services to staff and students for teaching programs including Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health and units in Anatomy and Physiology. Under direction you will assist with access, usage, quality assurance and compliance of a number of laboratories.

You will:

• maintain accurate records of laboratory requirements, ensuring appropriate equipment and consumables are available;
• provide technical support for teaching laboratories and activities;
• ensure technical equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's requirements; and
• prepare and safely dispose of hazardous chemicals, biological and other wastes.

About you

You will have excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple and competing tasks and deadlines ensuring the successful running of the teaching and research activities of our Institute.

You will possess:

• experience in coordinating the preparation, organisation and distribution of equipment, consumables and materials in laboratories;
• knowledge and application of OH&S and EH&S responsibilities in laboratory settings;
• ability to support academic staff in the use of equipment, conducting and designing simulated health scenarios; and
• ability to document and maintain a range of accurate technical records.

Interviews will be held on Monday, 6 May 2024

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

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