Technical Officer - Callaghan, Australia - University of Newcastle

University of Newcastle

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Callaghan, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Part Time Fixed Term Position 3 days per week until July 202- Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays 8.00am until 3.30pm

Play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of skilled nurses and midwives

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Newcastle is committed to excellence in education and healthcare.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Technical Officer to join our Professional Staff team and play a vital role in supporting our staff, students, and stakeholders.

As a Technical Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of high-level clinical skills laboratory support and administration within our School.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with the Senior Technical Officer to plan and organize Simulation Learning sessions effectively.
Preparing laboratory equipment and resources for Simulation Learning Environment (SLE) teaching sessions.
Setting up, dismantling, and cleaning laboratory resources and equipment as required.
Supporting Clinical Educators in delivering simulation using a range of technical simulation equipment.
Monitoring and recording stock levels of consumables and notifying the Operations Manager of stock requirements.
Receiving and unpacking consumable deliveries and maintaining stock control.
Identifying and reporting faulty equipment to the Operations Manager and arranging necessary repairs.
Maintaining an accurate equipment inventory, supervising lending and return of equipment.
Providing timely support to Clinical Educators, including troubleshooting hightech simulation equipment failures.
Reporting issues and incidents in the Nursing Simulation Learning Environment, maintaining incident reports according to university policies.
Ensuring adherence to Work Health and Safety policies and guidelines in Simulation Learning Environment situations.
Communicating any disruptions or concerns related to the Simulation Learning Environment to the Operations Manager.

This HEW 4 fixed term position is part time 3 days per week Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8.00am until 3.30pm based at Callaghan Campus with travel to the Central Coast Campus when required.

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 and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle's _Looking Ahead_ Strategic Plan outlines the University's commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

The remuneration for this position is from $ $71298p.a. +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
Wellbeing programs
Your resume
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 interdisciplinary 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.
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).

Closing date:
Wednesday 6th September 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We look forward to working with you

LI-KG1