Technician (Health Sciences) - Melbourne, Australia - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

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Melbourne, Australia

6 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

The Swinburne University of Technology Academic Operations Unit are looking for a Technician to join their team.

The role of the Technician (Health Sciences) is to provide technical support to the Health Sciences laboratories (e.g. biomechanics, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, dietetics, food science, or biomedical and clinical sciences) to undergrad and postgrad students, as well as Academic and Research staff, within the School of Health Sciences.

In this role, the Technician will be required to utilise a large scope of skills including the use, maintenance, and calibration of specialised equipment.

Further, the Technician will ensure that training and support are provided promptly for all laboratory and clinical requirements.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Experience in the procurement, operation and maintenance of a wide range of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health or other Health Sciences equipment
Welldeveloped word processing, spreadsheet and database skills. Familiarity with the use of propriety software for laboratory or clinical equipment and systems (including, but not limited to, simulation software, teleconferencing software, recording software, and electronic medical records databases).
Good understanding of occupational health and safety and other statutory and reporting requirements relevant to clinical and teaching environments.
Highlevel organisational skills, including the ability to be flexible, prioritise activities and meet deadlines.
Experience collaborating with various stakeholders (e.g. technical staff and University personnel) to resolve queries and problems accurately, promptly and with a "can do" approach.

Qualifications

Experience supporting Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health or other Health teaching and research activities in a higher education environment.
A relevant degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health or another related health discipline, or significant equivalent industry experience.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
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Applications Close:
Sunday August 27th at 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants