Technical Officer - Health Science

Position Details

• Part-Time | Continuing

• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $84,599 - $93,366 p.a. pro-rata

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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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 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 Health and Enablement. The role requires preparing the laboratory environment for Health Sciences and Clinical Skills practical's, to support the learning requirements of students working in the Health Science Laboratories in accordance with university course requirements.

Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, managing stock control, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Additional duties include stepping in for the Team Leader when required, training staff on simulation equipment, resolving IT and AV issues promptly, and maintaining accurate records of simulation software, licences, and equipment updates to ensure optimal functionality and minimal disruption to learning.

The incumbent will also assist with Work Health & Safety (WHS) within teaching spaces including Work Procedures (SWP), Risk Assessments (RA) and Workplace Inspection (WI) records, equipment, biological specimens, hazardous chemicals management (e.g. CHEMWATCH) and dangerous goods.

During intensives, the incumbent will be expected to work a variety of shifts within a set roster, ranging from 7:30am – 3:30pm, 8:00am – 4pm and 10:00 am – 6pm.

Please refer to the attached position description, for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 as it is aligned to the Strategic Driver of Students First, as it supports students in simulation-based environments to enhance their industry-readiness. 

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 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

They say know your place.  We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

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

• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program

• 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, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice 

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

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

These include:

Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

In addition, 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).

SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description

• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [email protected] or call 08 8201 2383.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Senior Manager, Healthcare Simulation Himi Ibrahim

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

02 Sept 2026

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.

Flinders. Fearless.