Technical Officer Simulation and Practical Experience (SPE)

Technical Partners provides a range of support services delivered through business partnering and the provision of specialist technical support with our teams. We work closely with academic colleagues and senior managers to spotlight partnering with Schools Research Groups and other stakeholders within Griffith Health and to meet strategic and operational technical support priorities across Griffith Health.

Are you an Enrolled Nurse or clinically trained health professional looking to use your skills in a rewarding education setting without shift work or weekend hours

Griffith University is seeking a passionate and practical Technical Officer to join the Simulation and Practical Experience team within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. This is a hands-on behindthescenes role supporting highquality simulation and practical learning environments for undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery students.

This position is ideal for Enrolled Nurses and other health professionals who enjoy working with clinical equipment supporting learning and contributing to the development of future nurses and midwives all while enjoying weekday hours (shifts between 7am and 6pm) and a positive worklife balance.

Working as part of a collaborative highperforming technical team you will provide essential technical and laboratory support to enable highquality clinical teaching laboratories and simulation sessions. Under the supervision of the Team Leader and guidance of the Senior Technical Officer (School of Nursing and Midwifery) you will support practical teaching activities and clinical simulations through setup pack down and procurement ensuring teaching laboratories are well-prepared safe and effectively equipped for student learning. 

This is a technical support role rather than a teaching or clinical care position making it ideal for those who enjoy the practical organisational and equipment-focused aspects of healthcare.

Heres how youll make it matter:

• Preparing setting up maintaining and packing down teaching laboratories and simulation sessions to create realistic safe and well organised learning environments
• Supporting the delivery of nursing and midwifery practical classes including high and lowfidelity simulation environments
• Undertaking stock control equipment checks maintenance and procurement of consumables and equipment to ensure resources are available and functioning when needed.
• Supporting WHS compliance and contribute to a safe inclusive working environment.
• Collaborating with academic and professional staff to deliver engaging high-quality simulation experiences for students.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A relevant Health qualification such as Enrolled Nurse Diploma  Associate degree with subsequent experience in providing technical support to a health-related learning environment or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Strong Work Health and Safety awareness within specialised teaching or healthcare environments.
• Welldeveloped organisational and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously while adapting to changing priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 including Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to apply clinical and/or technical knowledge to support and maintain realistic Nursing and Midwifery simulation environments.
• Ability to apply clinical and/or technical knowledge in hands on environment including preparing rooms moving equipment and supporting realistic simulation setups.
• Experience supporting practical and simulation-based learning in Nursing Midwifery or other Health disciplines (highly regarded but not essential).

What we can offer
This is a continuing full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-siteUniversity you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 4 range $76126 - $80321 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89067 - $93976 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the about you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role please contact Anna Marshall Team Leader - Clinical Skills and Simulation at .

For application and recruitment advice please contact Maria Mahon Talent Acquisition Partner at .              

Closing date: Sunday 31 May at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time