Scientific Officer

Company Description

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

**Job Description**:
In collaboration with the Technical Partners team across dual campuses, ensure delivery of high-quality practical laboratory teaching activities for the disciplines of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy within the School of Health Sciences & Social work and other Health Group areas.

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and Technical Manager for Simulation & Practical Experience, you will actively manage laboratory spaces including teaching set ups, equipment maintenance, consumable inventory and compliance with Health & Safety protocols.

A fast-paced role within the active trimester teaching period, this role offers a high degree of variation in daily tasks and responsibilities. A proactive individual with ability to conduct self-directed learning and development to maintain technical knowledge for successful student practical experience.

**What we can offer**
This is a continuing, part-time (0.5FTE) position and is primarily based in person at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level 5 range $74,016 - $83,033 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,598 - $97,148 per annum.

**Qualifications**:
To be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to exceptional work ethic and health sciences general knowledge. You will also have, but not limited to:

- Completed a relevant Health based degree with subsequent relevant experience in successfully providing technical support to health sciences or similar Allied Health working environment
- Experience in Physiotherapy background highly regarded
- Developed critical thinking skills, highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and a collaborative attitude with a desire to work in a strong team culture
- Ability to handle direction and work autonomously, readily adaptable to changing work requirements and manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Inclusive and respectful with strong client focus
- Evidence passion for delivering immersive simulation and student practical skills

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

- salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

**How to apply**
- A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Qualifications listed above and the position description.
- Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

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For further information specifically about this role, please contact Sierra Hogan
- Team Leader for School of Health Science & Social Work_ _on +61 (0) 7 3735 8549.