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Continuing | Part-Time Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737 p.a. pro rata Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position DescriptionAbout the Role
Working under general supervision from the Senior Manager, Healthcare Simulation and liaising with course coordinators, academic and other laboratory staff, the Technical Officer will be responsible for assisting in a range of health science technical functions, including laboratory activities, to support the programs of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The role requires preparing the laboratory environment for Health Sciences and Clinical Skills Workshops, to support the learning requirements of students working in the Health Science Laboratories in accordance with university course requirements.
The incumbent will assist with Work Health & Safety (WHS) within teaching spaces including Work Procedures (SWP), Risk Assessments (RA) and Workplace Inspection (WI) records, equipment, hazardous chemicals management (e.g. CHEMWATCH) and dangerous goods.
Please refer to the attached position description, for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities.
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
With previous experience in a clinical or Health Science laboratory environment being an advantage, you have an understanding, working with new and emerging Science-based laboratory technologies and can successfully demonstrate your knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation, including risk management.
Your excellent interpersonal and communication and skills, enable you to effectively establish and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, with a customer focus, both locally and at a distance. This includes manufacturers, industry partners and company representatives.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
Proven ability to work autonomously with general supervision and as part of a team. The ability to take initiative in problem solving, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. High level of attention to detail and organisational skills, with a willingness to work flexibly including shift work.You will also have completed a tertiary qualification in Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health Science or an equivalent combination of experience or education and training relevant to the position.
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, including exclusive staff study offers 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 StrategyPrescribed 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). Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID in line with the SA Health policy or the relevant state where the position is operating.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 IbrahimCertification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
21 Apr 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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