Position Details

• Continuing | Part-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Renmark / Ngaralte Country
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About the Role

The Technical Officer - Healthcare Simulation based in Renmark, has a state-of-the-art clinical skills simulation space and plays a vital role in providing simulation support in the Riverland. The Technical Officer will support topics in nursing and health sciences and requires working closely with another team member, to allow for coverage of laboratory support during the semester.

The role will be responsible for preparing the laboratory environment clinical skills workshops in accordance with university course requirements liaising when applicable with the Senior Manager, Healthcare Simulation and wider team. More specifically, the Technical Officer will provide technical advice, demonstration of equipment, techniques and procedures when required during practical classes.

The incumbent will ensure the maintenance requirements are followed in accordance with relevant policy and legislation and maintain, monitor and supervise stock control for smooth operation of all programs.

This role also requires:

• Assume the functional responsibilities of the Team Leader and/or Laboratories Manager in their absence.
• Liaise and collaborate with manufacturers, industry partners and company reps to ensure product support, maintenance and troubleshooting is managed with minimal impact to students’ experience.
• Collate, record, report and resolve IT, AV and simulation equipment faults to minimise interruption to student learning.
• Maintain current records relating to simulation information including products, licences, software versions etc. ensuring specialised simulation equipment is regularly updated to latest versions
• Provide education, advice and instruction to staff on simulation equipment functions and capabilities to ensure effective and safe operation.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences 

At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates. 

About You

Your experience working with new and emerging simulation technologies and your ability to use initiative, highlight your enhanced problem-solving skills whilst prioritising competing deadlines. With excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, you build and maintain effective collegial relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders and customers alike. Your effective leadership and supervision of staff demonstrate your ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse or midwife with the AHPRA and possess a current practicing certificate or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and training relevant to the position.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, including management of hazardous substances.
• A high level of attention to detail and organisational skills, with a willingness to work flexibly.
• Previous experience in a hospital or teaching laboratory environment.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Himi Ibrahim – Senior Manager, Healthcare Simulation

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

05 Feb 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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