Support Officer (Student Learning Space)

CQUniversity; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual pool

Job summary

CQUniversity’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences is seeking a proactive admin professional to join the simulation support team in a casual, non-teaching role. You will coordinate clinical simulation activities and ensure equipment is prepared and maintained to industry standards, while supporting the academic team.

No clinical experience is required as you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training to help you thrive in this fast-paced environment, assisting with technical

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to liaise with students and clients.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work autonomously.
• Experience or ability to quickly learn preparation of simulated solutions and operation of clinical equipment, following relevant standards and legislation.
• Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical simulation activities.
• Ensure equipment is set up and operating to industry standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues.
• Oversee the logistics of simulation-based training.
• Receive comprehensive on-the-job training to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Task prioritisation

Simulation equipment handling

Computer skills

Job description

• Casual
• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
• CQUniversity Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton and Townsville
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Casual rates apply

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Join CQUniversity’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, where we are committed to providing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences. In this administrative role, you will play a key part in creating immersive training environments that equip students with the skills needed for real-world clinical practice. In this non-teaching position, you will support the academic team by coordinating clinical simulation activities, ensuring equipment is set up and operating to industry standards. You will provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and oversee the logistics of simulation-based training. Your keen attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality learning environments will contribute to the success of our students. You do not need any clinical experience as you will receive comprehensive and supportive on-the-job training, to help you to thrive in this fast-paced, dynamic environment. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong problem-solving mindset to join our team. Join a university that values technical excellence and hands-on learning, where your expertise will directly support students in developing the skills they need for their future careers.

Please note this is a casual pool. Your expression of interest will remain valid until 31 December 2026. You will only be contacted if appropriate casual work becomes available whilst your application is active.

Position Requirements

• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with students and clients.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, and complete work autonomously.
• Experience or ability to quickly learn preparation of simulated solutions and operation of clinical equipment, following relevant standards and legislation.
• Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software applications.

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable). The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence. The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability. We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation. Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive. CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 31 December 2026

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.