Technical Officer, Nursing

About the role

Responsible for providing technical support, training and services to staff and students for teaching and research programs for Nursing.

You will:

provide technical support for teaching and research laboratories and activities;

maintain accurate records of individual laboratory requirements for each course and research project;

ensure technical equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements; and

complete risk assessments for all laboratory and technical activities and equipment.

About Federation University

At Federation University, we are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student, and to the communities we serve.

Across our University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we deliver world-class education and facilities. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education.

Federation University’s outlines our ambition to be Australia’s leading regional university. Our University and TAFE provide integrated lifelong learning, skills, and impactful research enabling people and communities to prosper locally, regionally, and globally.

We are the number one ranked university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022). Along with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment. (Include only for Academic or Research positions) This includes:

Number one in Victoria for Social Equity

Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (undergraduate)

Number one in Victoria for Student Support (undergraduate)

Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (postgraduate)

Number one in Victoria for Full Time Employment (undergraduate)

About you

To be considered for this position, you will have demonstrated:

experience in coordinating the preparation, organisation and distribution of equipment, consumables and materials;

knowledge and application of OH&S and EH&S responsibilities in laboratory settings;

ability to support academic staff in the use of equipment;

ability to document and maintain a range of accurate technical records for teaching and research laboratories and projects; and

organisational and time management skills.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.