Be part of a team that takes pride in facilitating the learning experience for our diverse range of students
- Deliver high quality nursing, midwifery and paramedics technical support and advice to our undergraduate students and teaching staff.
- Use your skills and experience as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse or Simulation specialist in a busy and vibrant tertiary education environment.
**About Us**:
At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
**About the Role**:
An example of duties you may perform will include:
- Set up and monitor the clinical and simulation learning laboratories equipment, manikins, teaching models, stock and health care supplies, using prescribed lists and in a timely fashion, to ensure smooth running of all teaching activities, including the modification of the clinical and simulated learning laboratories and teaching space to meet specified requirements of a variety of teaching activities.
- Maintain at all times, the clinical and simulation learning laboratory equipment, associated technology, manikins and teaching models in operating order according to the manufacturers' instructions to ensure equipment is available and in positive working order at all times.
- Set up, operate, monitor and demonstrate to students and academic staff the use of the manikin based computers and technical audio-visual equipment in the laboratories. Participate in moulage and development of simulated materials and where appropriate provide research and consultancy support to academic staff and postgraduate students.
- Observe Occupational Health and Safety Regulations with regard to storage, maintenance and disposal of all equipment, chemicals and pharmaceutical products used in the laboratories, contribute to the development of Safe Operating Procedures for laboratory equipment, facilitate the risk assessment/management process and provide laboratory safety inductions for use of space and equipment.
**This is a full-time continuing role at a HEP 5, $75,328.90 - $86,527.46 +17% superannuation, working 36.75 hours per week (1.0 FTE).**
**About You**:
You will be working in the Technical Services department at Victoria University. The department is a shared service providing support to the University Colleges and Victoria University TAFE division. This role provides services into both sectors as required. Your experience and knowledge of the diverse areas within the nursing, midwifery and paramedics industries, along with your commitment to providing a positive student experience will assist you in delivering on Victoria University's vision to empower a diverse community of students, to grow their capabilities and transform their lives.
A full list of selection criteria is available in the Position Description.
**Note**:It is preferred that applicants be registered as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse or be eligible to be registered as such or have experience in a simulated or clinical laboratory learning environment.
Applicant must have a proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate the operation of the clinical and technical requirements of simulated learning environments and skills practice sessions.
**What We Offer**:
**How to Apply**:
To view a copy of the position description, please click here**:Technical Simulation Officer (Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicine)**
- A cover letter,
- Your curriculum vitae/resume,
- Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description
- Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations
**Applications MUST address the Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description.**
**Who Do You Contact?**
**Application Closing Date: Monday the 3rd of February 2025 (11:59pm AEDT)**
**Our Commitment to Protecting Country**:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU**:
📌 Technical/Simulation Officer (Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicine)
🏢 Victoria University
📍 Melbourne