Senior Technical Officer, Clinical Skills and Simulation

Position Details

• Fixed Term until December 2026 Part-Time at 0.5FTE

• Higher Education Officer Level 6 $92287 - $98398 p.a. (pro-rata)

• Location: Mount Gambier On the Traditional Lands of the First Nations of the Southeast

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Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA

Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our States regional areas.

We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical nursing and allied health students. This includes the Doctor of Medicine Rural Stream (MDRS) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements.

Through this practice we bring new and exciting opportunities to actively engage and work with rural communities.

About the Role

The Senior Technical Officer Clinical Skills and Simulation plays a vital role in supporting the South Australia Rural Medical Program by managing simulation and clinical skills teaching environments. Based at the Mt Gambier campus this position ensures high-quality technical support for practical teaching and assessment oversees equipment and resource management and contributes to the implementation of innovative technologies to enhance medical education.

• Coordinating the setup dismantling and maintenance of clinical skills and simulation sessions.

• Managing equipment consumables and teaching resources to ensure smooth operations.

• Providing technical support and training to staff and students on the safe use of equipment.

• Driving innovation by sourcing and implementing new technologies to meet teaching fidelity requirements.

About You

You will bring a combination of technical expertise organisational skills and a proactive approach to supporting clinical education. Your ability to manage complex equipment prioritise tasks and collaborate effectively will ensure high-quality simulation and skills training for students.

• A relevant diploma qualification and experience or an equivalent mix of education and training.

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work autonomously.

• Hands-on experience with technical equipment including assembly testing and repairs.

• Well-developed communication skills and proficiency in IT systems and applications.

Life at Flinders

Were 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 dont just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. Sowhy work at Flinders

• 17% Superannuation salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

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

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record 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.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations in line with the Flinders UniversityCOVID-19 Vaccination Policy

• 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).

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

• For more information regarding this position please contact Sandra Crockett

Important Notice: Recruitment Activity During University Shutdown

Please note that recruitment activity will be paused during the Flinders University shutdown period. No updates or progress on applications will be available between 22 December 2025 and 5 January 2026.

Recruitment processes will resume from 5 January 2026 and application statuses will be communicated from that date onward.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

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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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