Technical Officer - Simulation and Practical Experience

Griffith University; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Corporate health discounts

On-campus gym facilities

Job summary

Griffith University is seeking a Technical Officer - Simulation (Nursing and Midwifery) to support realistic learning experiences for students. This hands-on role involves preparing, maintaining and supporting clinical teaching spaces, laboratories and simulations to ensure equipment and consumables are ready for learning.

It is a technical support role rather than teaching or clinical care. No night shifts or weekend work; shifts occur between 7am and 6pm, with a strong emphasis on work-life

Qualifications

• Health qualification or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience providing clinical, laboratory, simulation or technical support in healthcare, tertiary education or clinical skills environments.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety practices and maintaining safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain clinical teaching laboratories and simulation environments for Nursing and Midwifery students.
• Assist with preparation and support of practical classes involving laboratory equipment, chemicals and specimens.
• Provide technical support for practical classes and simulation-based learning activities.
• Manage equipment, consumables, stock control and procurement to ensure resources are safe and available.
• Promote safe and compliant work practices across learning spaces.
• Collaborate with academic and professional staff to deliver high-quality student learning experiences.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Health qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Technical Officer - Simulation and Practical Experience

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Looking to step away from shift work, while still using your healthcare skills?

Join Griffith University as a Technical Officer - Simulation (Nursing and Midwifery) to support the delivery of realistic learning experiences for Nursing and Midwifery students.

This hands-on role involves preparing, maintain and supporting clinical teaching spaces, practical laboratories and simulations spaces ensuring equipment, facilities and consumables are ready for student learning. Perfect for someone who enjoys the practical side of healthcare, this is a technical support role rather than a teaching or clinical care position.

No night shifts, no weekends. Weekday hours, with shifts between 7am and 6pm, and a positive work-life balance.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Prepare and maintain clinical teaching laboratories and simulation environments for Nursing and Midwifery students.
• Assist with preparation and support of practical classes involving laboratory equipment, chemicals, biological materials and anatomical specimens, including preserved animal tissues such as lamb brains and pig hearts.
• Provide technical support for practical classes and simulation-based learning activities.
• Manage equipment, consumables, stock control and procurement to ensure resources are safe, available and fit for purpose.
• Promote safe and compliant work practices, supporting Work Health and Safety requirements across learning spaces.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional staff to deliver high-quality student learning experiences and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

What matters most is your commitment to making a positive impact. You’ll bring practical, reliable and service-focused approach, with experience in healthcare, clinical learning or technical support environments.

You take pride in creating safe, well-prepared learning spaces and enjoy hands‑on work. With strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive mindset, you can manage competing priorities while delivering high‑quality outcomes.

You will also have:

• Relevant health qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience providing clinical, laboratory, simulation or technical support, ideally in healthcare, tertiary education or clinical skills environments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain safe, compliant learning environments, with strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety practices.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Practical experience supporting clinical learning spaces, simulation environments, equipment and resources, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience supporting Nursing, Midwifery or other Health discipline simulation activities is highly regarded.
• A current driver’s licence is desirable.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at the Griffith University Logan. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 4 range $76,126 - $80,321per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89,067 - $93,976 per annum.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Closing date:Tuesday 6th October at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.