Join a leading Melbourne-based University in a hands-on, high-impact technical role.
We are currently seeking a skilled Technical Officer to join our client’s STEM team at their Bundoora West campus. This is a 6 month initial assignment supporting the Simulated Health Nursing Laboratories. If you have a background in Nursing or Clinical Science and a knack for operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Technical Officer, you will be the backbone of the simulation laboratories, ensuring that both staff and students have a seamless, safe, and realistic learning experience. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the labs, focusing on the setup of clinical simulations and the maintenance of sophisticated medical equipment.
- Time Fraction: Full-time (5 days per week)
- Hours: Staggered shifts during semester (includes finishes after 6:00 PM)
- Location: Bundoora West
Key Responsibilities
- Simulation Support: Set up and support simulation-based classes, including IV cannulation stations and configuring high-fidelity manikins (e.g., SimMan3G) to simulate specific clinical conditions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with academic staff to coordinate room setups, student numbers, and equipment requirements.
- Inventory & Procurement: Monitor stock levels of consumables (catheters, wound dressings, etc.) and manage purchase orders to ensure zero downtime.
- OHS & Compliance: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Risk Assessments, ensuring safe handling of sharps and clinical waste.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks and log faults for specialised simulation equipment.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will need a blend of clinical knowledge and operational "can-do" attitude.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, a related medical/clinical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.Clearances: A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) is mandatory.
- Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) for inventory and documentation management.
- Physical Capability: This is an active role; you must be comfortable reconfiguring lab layouts, including moving hospital beds and heavy equipment.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a simulation-based learning environment or clinical setting.
- Familiarity with OHS protocols within a laboratory or hospital context.
- The ability to work flexibly during peak assessment periods (OSCEs).
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a prestigious educational environment, contributing directly to the training of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Note: Current clinical registration is not required for this technical support position.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume in WORD format and a brief cover letter in WORD your experience against the requirement of this assignment
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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