Clinical Assistant

$66,923 to $70,407
- Fixed-term, part-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join Office of the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health, Academic Division.

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for providing reliable and efficient support in the day-to-day clinical operations of the QUT Health Clinics, including sterilisation processes, preparation of clinic rooms, equipment and consumables across all clinic disciplines.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Faculty**

QUT has embraced a collaborative approach to improving the health of our nation, bridging the gap between science and better health through a focus on prevention, evidence, innovation and real outcomes.

The Faculty of Health is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team comprising the Deputy Dean, Heads of Schools, and other senior faculty staff. Each of the Schools within the Faculty is established around disciplines that promote integration and collaboration in teaching and research, and provide a sustainable foundation upon which to build areas of strength. Its organisational structure includes the:

- School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Clinical Sciences
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Optometry and Vision Science
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- School of Public Health and Social Work.

QUT’s Faculty of Health attracts high-quality students with more than 10 000 students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree programs across its seven schools.

Drawing on its reputation for teaching excellence, the Faculty of Health produces graduates who are highly sought after in the commercial, scientific, health and community sectors. The faculty’s applied research activity is focused on improving health and wellbeing and preventing disease. This high-impact and internationally recognised research continues to make a significant and positive contribution to the ongoing development of the brand of QUT, as well as providing opportunities to develop partnerships.

The Faculty of Health operates across the university’s two campuses, Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point, and several distributed sites. The proximity of the Kelvin Grove campus to hospital facilities at Herston provides the faculty with a distinct competitive advantage and a renowned precinct that offers transformative education, aligned biomedical research and industry engagement.

**What you need to succeed**

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

- Completion of an associate diploma with relevant experience in Allied Health or a similar healthcare setting and preferably hold a Certificate III in Sterilisation or relevant qualifications/experience equivalent to these certifications. Registered Nurse (RN), or Enrolled Nurse (EN), or Assistant in Nursing (AIN) who is currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and client service skills including the ability to clearly communicate, liaise with individuals both internal and external to an organisation in achieving business outcomes as well as proven ability to use initiative, and to work effectively with mínimal supervision in a team environment.
- Highly developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining desired work activities for clinical documentation/record keeping.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety in a healthcare environment.