Technical Officer, Nursing and Midwifery

**Work type**:Continuing
- **Part time basis (.60FTE) / 3 days per week**:

- **Continuing opportunity to j**oin an established and leading rural University**:

- **Based at our Victorian regional campus, Bendigo**:

- **Professional HEO 5 salary range**

**About the position**

**_ This role supports the practical classes of the Nursing & Midwifery students and therefore the successful applicant will need to be available to work 7 hrs 15 mins, between the hours of 7.30am and 7.30pm._**

La Trobe University has a strong and proud history of being one the early pioneers in nursing education. The La Trobe Rural Health School is one of the leading regional tertiary nursing Schools in Australia and offers a range of quality and market ready education programs. As the field has evolved, there is a growing need for healthcare simulation and along with it, an increased demand for skilled simulation support staff.

Working under the direction of the Regional Cluster Coordinator and the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer, this position will provide a broad range of technical, administrative, and facilities
- based support to assist teaching staff and students to achieve teaching, learning and research outcomes associated with the Rural Health School.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training OR an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience within a clinical laboratory or nursing environment.
- Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
- High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
- Familiarity with audio-visual and computer equipment.
- Understanding of medical equipment and consumables used in nursing education.

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**Benefits**:

- **17% employer contributed superannuation**:

- **Flexible work arrangements**:

- **On site childcare facilities**:

- **Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses**

**How to apply**

**Closing date**: By 11:55pm Thursday 30 October 2025

**Position Enquiries**:Trevor Fetherstonhaugh, Senior Technical Officer Health

**Recruitment Enquiries**:Yola El-hassanieh, Talent Acquisition Operations Officer

**_ Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position._**
- **Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1-2 pages); and**:

- **An up to date resume;**

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

**_ All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement_**.

**Why La Trobe**:

- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses - the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

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