About The Team
The Technical Services team provides comprehensive support across various disciplines within the Colleges and some functions within the Academy and research areas. This multi-skilled, digitally capable team is responsible for operating and maintaining undergraduate and postgraduate teaching laboratories, as well as preparing, developing, designing, and constructing experiments. By delivering specialised technical, operational, project, and support services to academics and researchers, the team plays a crucial role in achieving the university's core goals of excellence in education, research and engagement. Whether supporting teaching, research, or external engagement activities, the team ensures that the technical requirements of the University community are met efficiently and effectively.
Your New Role
This position is responsible for the effective delivery of teaching and research technical services for the Nursing spaces, and to provide general technical support to the Health and Education disciplines.
Your key responsibilities will include –
* Coordinate technical operations in Nursing as well as other Health & Education spaces, including setup for classes, equipment maintenance, and stock control.
* Ensure compliance and collaboration, supporting health and safety, University policies, working closely with academic staff and technical teams.
* Contribute to student experience and University values by providing event support, promoting equity and diversity, and participating in committees and projects.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You
This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time attracts a remuneration of $80,598 – $89,772 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
* Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase
* Flexible work arrangements
* Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
* Indigenous Language Allowance
* Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
* Employee Assistance Program
* On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information, check out our benefits and services page
Join us
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
* A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
* Your most recent resume (CV)
What you'll bring to the role:
* A tertiary degree in a relevant area or similar with subsequent relevant experience.
* Significant experience in Nursing and/ or applied/basic science support.
* Experience in and knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety specifically relating to a Nursing support area, and other discipline areas in the College.
* Demonstrated high level of organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
* Ability to work in a team environment and flexibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks with minimal supervision.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Jack Burns (,, Health and Education Technician Team Leader and quote JR104608 as the reference.
Applications Close on 19th December :59pm AWST)
"Please note that due the University end of year limited services period applications will not be viewed until January"
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.