Technical Officer (Nursing and Midwifery)

Southern Cross University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Beachside campus

Job summary

Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast invites applications for a Midwifery and Nursing Technical and Laboratory Officer to support students and staff in clinical teaching laboratories. You will draw on recent clinical nursing or midwifery experience to prepare, maintain and equip realistic learning environments.

Working with a dynamic technical team, you will ensure safety, quality resources and timely delivery of practical labs, with on-the-job training and opportunities to develop your

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a relevant technical role or nursing/midwifery industry experience.
• Current nursing and/or midwifery registration highly regarded.
• WHS compliance and safe laboratory practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and support clinical resources for nursing and midwifery labs.
• Ensure clinical teaching laboratories are realistic, safe and well equipped.
• Support delivery of laboratory sessions and student learning.

Skills

Nursing experience

Midwifery experience

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Simulation equipment

Job description

Technical Officer (Nursing and Midwifery)

• Full-time, continuing role at a beautiful beachside campus
• Collaborate with a dynamic, high performance technical team to nurture future nurses and midwives
• Implement realistic practical learning environments for undergraduate students

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a Midwifery and Nursing Technical and Laboratory Officer to join the Faculty of Health and 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 staff as part of a dynamic technical team, you will play a key role in ensuring clinical teaching laboratories are realistic, well-prepared, safe and effectively equipped for student learning. On-the-job training will be provided for candidates who bring strong clinical and organisational experience and a willingness to develop their technical capabilities.

You will make an impact by:

• Preparing, maintaining and supporting the use of clinical resources 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.

What you will bring

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 take initiative, be practical, flexible, organised and have a proactive, positive approach to your work, welcoming new learning and problem-solving opportunities. You demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration and communication skills. 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 succeed in this role, you will also need:

• 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 (or willingness attain them).
• A commitment to laboratory WHS regulations, time-management, clear 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.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed.A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
• HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $86,070 - $95,643 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $111,902.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.For any support through the recruitment process reach out to ****@scu.edu.au.