Technical and Laboratory Officer

- Full-time, continuing role at a beautiful beachside campus
- Collaborate with a dynamic academic and technical team, nurturing the next generation of nurses and midwives
- Drive innovation and implement realistic practical learning environments for undergraduate students

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Technical and Laboratory Officer to join the Faculty of Health to provide technical support for students, academic staff, clinicians and maintain the efficient delivery of the clinical teaching laboratories. This is a hands-on, practical, behind-the-scenes role ideal for candidates with current or recent clinical nursing or midwifery experience, who are excited to apply their professional expertise in an educational setting.

Working closely with academic, technical and clinical teams, you will play a key role in ensuring clinical teaching laboratories are well-prepared, safe and effectively equipped for student learning. On-the-job training will be provided for candidates who bring strong clinical experience and a willingness to develop their technical capabilities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, maintaining and supporting the use of clinical equipment for nursing and midwifery practical labs, including high-fidelity simulation environments.
• Working alongside academic and technical colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of laboratory sessions and contribute to student learning experiences.
• Maintaining clinical teaching spaces and troubleshooting specialised equipment.
• Supporting safety and compliance through application of WHS principles and appropriate record keeping.

About you

We are seeking applications from individuals with a relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of two years' experience in a relevant technical role or equivalent nursing and/or midwifery industry experience. You will be practical, flexible, organised and have a proactive approach to your work, welcoming new learning and problem-solving opportunities. You will draw on your clinical and/or technical knowledge and expertise in the use and maintenance of clinical equipment to prepare, advise, maintain and improve realistic simulated learning environments for practical Nursing and Midwifery labs.

To thrive in this position, you will also have:

• Current nursing and/or midwifery registration will be highly regarded.
• Current Hepatitis B vaccination, and requirement to hold and maintain current First Aid and Resuscitation certificates.
• A commitment to laboratory WHS regulations, time-management, communication, and strong teamwork skills are essential.
• Strong organisational skills with a systematic, detail-oriented approach and the ability to develop and follow procedures and processes accurately and through to completion.
• Experience in operating and maintaining high and low fidelity simulation manikins, electronic and software applications is desirable, but not essential.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, generous parental and carer's leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent).
• Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225, a location that offers the very best of an Australian coastal lifestyle, proximity to world class beaches and World Heritage rainforests, free on-site parking and proximity to the Gold Coast Airport.
• HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $80,737 - $89,717 per annum, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $104,968.89.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting ****

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Ms Fiona Lotherington, Technical and Laboratory Team Leader

Phone: ***

Email: ***************

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 8 June 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University's campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.

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