Laboratory Assistant, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract
* Friendly and collaborative work environment
* Rewarding opportunity offering career development
* Level 4 from $73, % super
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the role
This position works in collaboration with academic and professional colleagues to provide effective and efficient laboratory support for the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The position will report to the Laboratory Team Leader and is responsible for the preparation, operation, and maintenance of equipment within the simulation teaching spaces that reflect real-life hospital settings. This includes setting up and dismantling practical skills, managing inventories, ensuring safety protocols, troubleshooting equipment, and providing technical support.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, set up and pack down the simulation teaching laboratories and materials to support learning and teaching.
* Assist with the coordination, organisation and preparation of resources.
* Provide routine technical advice, support including the demonstration and use of basic equipment.
* Assist in the conduct of experiments and/or set up of materials and equipment for a range of experiments and demonstrations.
* Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of equipment/workspaces.
* Maintain stock, including the storage and handling of hazardous substances.
* Conduct routine risk assessments, report outcomes to the Senior Laboratory Officer, and escalate any concerns/queries as required.
* Monitor equipment loans to students and inspect outgoing and returned equipment to prevent damage and loss.
* Maintain laboratory records and databases (for example, equipment, chemicals and hazardous substances)
* Provide general laboratory administration, including correspondence, and contribute to preparing the laboratories for special events.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* Tertiary qualifications at Certificate IV or Diploma level with relevant experience, or completion of a post-trades certificate and extensive relevant laboratory experience and on the job training, or completion of a Certificate III with extensive relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Proven Laboratory experience, including laboratory methods and techniques, including laboratory safety, handling hazardous materials.
* Tertiary or higher education sector highly desirable.
* Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory techniques and the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, the ability to trouble shoot and resolve technical issues and ensure proper functionality, as well as the ability to provide guidance to students and staff in conducting experiments or using laboratory resources.
* Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, engage and influence stakeholders.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and procedures.
* Demonstrated of competency in various software packages including the Microsoft Office Suite
* Ability to collaborate across multifunctional teams, providing a high level and responsive service.
* Proven record of preparing high quality documentation with excellent accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Benefits
* Fitness Passport on offer
* Generous training and development opportunities.
* Friendly and collaborative working environment.
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 28 January 2026
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt,
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.