Senior Technical Services Officer - School Nursing And Midwifery

• Play a crucial role in fulfilling the technical demands of practical teaching and research projects within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
• UC Level 5, Salary Range $77,292 pa - $87,815 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About Us:

Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032.

About the opportunity:

We're currently seeking a Senior Technical Services Officer to join our dynamic team of professionals within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. As the Senior Technical Services Officer, you'll have a pivotal role in:

• Ensuring the smooth operation of dedicated laboratories in accordance with established operational and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Services Coordinator to deliver efficient and effective technical support for the Disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Supervise the safe operation of dedicated laboratories and oversee the implementation of standard operating procedures, risk management processes, and health and safety protocols.

To be considered for this opportunity, you are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nursing, Midwifery or related discipline), relevant experience providing technical support in an academic or research environment and proven experience in managing laboratory operations. 

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

What we need from you: To apply for this position, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role.; no additional documents are necessary.

SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Mrs Rebecca Tanner, Operations Manager on 02 6201 5*** or email **************@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3*** or email ********@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 26th May 2024