Technical Assistant, Hospital and Health Service

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a Part-time (0.4FTE), continuing Technical Assistant in Hospital and Health Service based in the Adelaide CBD. The role supports simulation and clinical teaching environments, ensuring safety and coordination of technical services.

You will create realistic props, set up labs, operate biomedical and audiovisual equipment, and work with a collaborative team within Specialist Facilities and Technical Services under the College of Health.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical support in simulation or clinical teaching environments.
• Experience creating and maintaining simulated medical props and moulage.
• Experience operating and maintaining biomedical and audiovisual equipment.
• Experience following laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Experience maintaining consumables and inventory.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services to support simulation and clinical teaching environments.
• Maintain safety compliance and quality standards in labs.
• Set up clinical skills labs and audiovisual recording systems.
• Create realistic medical props and moulage for simulations.

Skills

Technical support

Simulation props

Biomedical equipment

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Job description

Technical Assistant, Hospital and Health Service

• The University of Adelaide


• Australia, SA


• Sep 3, 2026

Part Time - Continuing

About The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and...

• Based within the College of Health, in the Adelaide CBD


• Part-time (0.4FTE), continuing position


• (HEO3) $47,006 - $74,733 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

Help deliver technical services to support simulation and clinical teaching environments, maintain compliance with safety standards and foster a collaborative team culture. Enable high‑quality simulation learning in the Horizon Hospital and Health Service by creating realistic props, setting up clinical skills labs and operating audiovisual recording systems.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description to discover more about this opportunity.

The team

This role forms part of Specialist Facilities and Technical Services team within the College of Health Function and is aligned to the Provost Portfolio within the University.

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and loves taking on new challenges. You will experience a range of tasks and interactions, giving you the opportunity to use your organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, while working collaboratively as part of a team.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Experience providing technical support in simulation or clinical teaching environments


• Experience creating and maintaining simulated medical props and moulage


• Experience operating and maintaining biomedical and audiovisual equipment


• Experience following laboratory health and safety procedures


• Experience maintaining consumables and inventory


• Experience working collaboratively within a team

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

This position is a flexible ordinary hours appointment, which requires ordinary hours to be worked on a rostered shift arrangement that includes performing work both within and outside the span of ordinary hours as specified in the University of South Australia Enterprise Agreement 2023 and its successor enterprise agreements. A flexibility loading will be paid at the appropriate rate for every hour worked outside of the span of ordinary hours as specified in the Enterprise Agreement.

Submit your application by 11:30pm, Thursday 24 September 2026

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493439):