Laboratory and Technical Support Officer

5 days ago

Smithfield, South Australia James Cook University Full time
Overview

Laboratory and Technical Support Officer (Clinical Sciences) – James Cook University, Cairns campus.

Job details
  • Full time, continuing - 36.25 hours per week
  • Based at JCU Cairns Nguma-bada campus
  • HEWL 5 Remuneration is$76,633 - $86,920, plus up to 17% employer superannuation with UniSuper.
  • A 2.75% pay rise effective from December 31, 2025
What you can accomplish in the role

In this role, you\'ll play a crucial part in delivering exceptional educational experiences for Nursing, Midwifery and Medicine undergraduate students. Your responsibilities include delivering technical support and equipment use for undergraduate classes, intensives, workshops and rotations, ensuring all activities are delivered in accordance with established procedures and safety and hygiene legislation.

Your role will extend to administration outcomes for the area by obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders and maintaining stock levels, ensuring consumables, equipment and teaching resources are readily available for efficient daily operations.

What you will bring to the role
  • Degree qualifications and relevant experience or a combination of experience and education.
  • Experience with clinical and simulation laboratories, relevant to health professional education and training.
  • Demonstrated understanding of WHS legislation and its practical application within a laboratory.
  • Informed analytical and problem-solving skills to judge shifting priorities and conflicting deadlines, taking corrective action.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills including interpersonal skills, to deliver customer centric service with positive outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a high-volume environment.
  • Effective computer and data entry skills using the Microsoft Office suite and ability to adapt to the use of new software packages with high attention to detail.
  • Current First Aid Certificate;
  • Current C Class Queensland Driver's license; and
  • Current Working with Children Blue Card.
Why JCU?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth - working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect. We support our people through the provision of:

  • A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
  • 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to online media subscriptions
  • Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
  • Well-equipped facilities including an on-campus childcare centre and primary school, cafes, hairdresser, post office, medical centre and gym.
How to apply

Apply by visiting the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

  • Complete the application form
  • Upload a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements.

Applications close on Sunday, 21 September at 11:55 PM AEST.


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