Description

Laboratory Coordinator, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Fremantle Campus
Full Time, Continuing 

• Rewarding opportunity  
• Work in an established and well recognised team
• $86,396 pa - $91,439 pa (Level 6) + 14% super

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences offers undergraduate programs that are highly regarded by the profession and a range of postgraduate coursework and research programs.           

About the role

This position works in collaborating with academic and professional colleagues to provide effective and efficient support for the simulation laboratories located in the School of Nursing and Midwifery on the Fremantle campus. Provision of materials and equipment for the conduct of clinical skills education in the Nursing discipline is a major component of the position. The position will report to the Faculty Laboratory Manager, who will assist with maintenance of policies, procedures and forms governing the operations of the Laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day activities of laboratory staff to ensure laboratory operations are running effectively.
• Prepare, set up and pack down the laboratory/ teaching space and classroom materials to support learning and teaching activities in the School.
• Assist with the coordination, organisation and preparation of resources required for learning and teaching activities including the purchase of equipment and laboratory consumables.
• Actively contribute to the planning and timetabling of laboratory programs in the School.
• Provide routine technical advice, support and instruction for learning and teaching activities, including the demonstration and use of basic equipment.
• Assist in the conduct of activities and/or set up of materials and equipment for a range of activities and demonstrations.
• Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of equipment and laboratories.
• Maintain stock, including the storage and handling of hazardous substances in accordance with University and legislative guidelines.
• Establish and maintain safety documentation such as risk assessments, safety audits and standard operating procedures for laboratory activities.
• Maintain currency of knowledge for all relevant state and industry-based regulations, legislation and policies and procedures.
• Monitor equipment loans to students and inspect outgoing and returned equipment to prevent damage and loss.

About you

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields, OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience working in a nursing laboratory and/or high fidelity simulated environment.
• Well-developed understanding of contemporary issues associated with education using simulated environments and/or laboratories for the development of clinical nursing skills. Supervise and lead nominated administrative staff.
• Experience in supervising and leading a small team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time management, organisational and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively and collegially within a team.
• Developed communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, engage and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in the demonstration and use of equipment in a learning and teaching environment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining equipment inventory including its servicing.
• Excellent operational, organisational and administration skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• High level of competency in various software packages including Microsoft Office Suite, student administration systems, including the ability to learn and implement new systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multifunctional teams, providing a high level and responsive service.
• Proven record of preparing high quality documentation with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Join the University supporting its students and staff to achieve their career goals – in a personal and positive environment
• Friendly and collaborative team

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications closing date: 05 September 2024

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

For enquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Janette Tam, Talent Acquisition Partner at janette.tam@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.