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Salary- Department of Health, Science and Community
- Ongoing, part time (0.6) position at our Wantirna campus
- Attractive HEW5 salary plus 17% and benefits with flexible working options
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer (Nursing and Health) to provide a high level of technical support within the dedicated laboratories to teaching staff within the Department of Health, Science and Community.
In this role you will be required to utilise a large scope of skills including the use, maintenance and calibration of specialized equipment. Working closely with the Senior Educators and teaching staff within Nursing and Health, you will ensure that training and support is provided in a timely manner for all laboratory and clinical requirements. You will also provide accurate advice to the Senior Educators, Nursing and Health, Educators, Nursing and Health concerning required purchases of new equipment and laboratory or clinical consumables.
To be successful in the role you will need to possess well-developed organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, be extremely flexible, use initiative and be responsive to the needs of those that the position directly supports.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Significant knowledge and demonstrated experience in the procurement, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, preferably in Nursing and Health environment.
- High level organisational skills, including the ability to be flexible, prioritize activities and meet deadlines.
- Well-developed word processing, spreadsheet and database skills. Familiarity with the use of propriety software for laboratory or clinical equipment and systems.
- Demonstrated experience conducting safety assessments, preparing safety documentation and demonstrating the safe use of laboratory and clinical equipment.
A relevant qualification in Nursing and health discipline, or significant equivalent industry experience.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
To Apply
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
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Applications Close: Sunday 21 January 2024, at 11.00pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our .
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
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