Technical Officer - Simulation And Practical Experience (Spe)

Griffith University Employees, Location, Alumni; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Technical Officer - Simulation (Nursing and Midwifery) to prepare, maintain and support clinical teaching laboratories and simulation spaces for student learning.

This role focuses on technical support for practical classes, with no teaching or clinical care duties. It includes safety oversight, equipment management and collaborative work with academic staff to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant health qualification, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience providing clinical, laboratory, simulation or technical support in healthcare or higher education.
• Strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety practices.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting Nursing, Midwifery or health discipline simulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain clinical teaching laboratories and simulation environments for Nursing and Midwifery students.
• 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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft 365

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant health qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Technical Officer - Simulation and Practical Experience (SPE) Griffith University•Southport, Queensland, Australia

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 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.
• 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.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full‑time position primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast. 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 - $80,321 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89,067 - $93,976 per annum.

Why join Griffith?

As a values‑led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• 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.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Anna Marshall, Team Leader - Clinical Skills and Simulation at [e-mail].

Closing date: Wednesday 16th September at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.