Description:
DescriptionLaboratory Assistant, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Based in Fremantle
Full time opportunity, Continuing contract
- Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
- Supportive Staff and work environment
- HEW Level 4 $71,664 pa to $76,281 pa + 14.25% superannuation
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the Office
The School of Nursing & Midwifery offers an extensive range of quality accredited undergraduate, postgraduate programs and professional development courses that are designed to provide opportunities for the student to engage in the classroom through professional workplace experiences. Our School is distinctive for its teaching culture, delivery of quality contemporary education and its pastoral care mission. We are able to do this through the dynamic learning experiences made possible by the teaching staff, the collaborative and strong external partnerships with industry and engagement with alumni and the community. All of our courses are delivered by experienced clinicians and academics ensuring materials and content are evidence based, contemporary and future focused.
About the role
This position works in collaboration with academic and professional colleagues to provides effective and efficient laboratory support for the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The position will report to the Laboratory Team Leader and is responsible for the preparation, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials include setting up and dismantling experiments, managing inventories, ensuring safety protocols, troubleshooting equipment, and providing technical support.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare, set up and pack down the laboratory/ teaching space and classroom materials to support learning and teaching activities in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
- Assist with the coordination, organisation and preparation of resources required for learning and teaching activities.
- Provide routine technical advice, support and instruction for learning and teaching activities, including the demonstration and use of basic equipment.
- Assist in the conduct of experiments and/or set up of materials and equipment for a range of experiments and demonstrations.
- Tertiary qualifications at Certificate IV or Diploma level with relevant work-related experience, or completion of a post-trades certificate and extensive relevant laboratory experience and on the job training, or completion of a Certificate III with extensive relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Proven Laboratory experience, including laboratory methods and techniques, including laboratory safety, handling hazardous materials.
- Tertiary or higher education sector highly desirable.
Benefits
- Generous training and development opportunities
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications closing date: 1 April 2025
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti Shukla, Tripti.shukl@nd.edu.au
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.