Technical Officer: Nursing Simulation at University of Wollongong

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

94998.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Support, Simulation Equipment, Nursing, Planning, Prioritizing, Initiative, Clinical Simulations, Laboratory Maintenance

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

2x Permanent/Continuing, part time appointments available in a job-share arrangement Hours: each appointment is 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE each) • Position 1 days per week: Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesday • Position 2 days per week: Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday Level 5: $84,002 - $94,998 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation UOW Sutherland Campus location The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; Psychology and the Graduate School of Medicine. With such a diverse science and health focus, SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science, medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching, driven by active research, and committed to advancing equity, diversity and reconciliation, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities’ needs and aspirations. The School of Nursing, University of Wollongong is identified as a provider of high-quality professional education and contributing to the generation and dissemination of knowledge within a research-intensive university. The Bachelor of Nursing program is offered at six delivery sites including Wollongong, South- Western Sydney, Shoalhaven, Southern Sydney, Batemans Bay and Bega. In addition, we have an expansive post graduate portfolio with degrees in Nursing, Mental Health, Dementia Care and Health Leadership and Management. About the role We are seeking two motivated part-time Technical Officers, Nursing Simulation to provide technical support in a job-share arrangement to the clinical simulation activities and laboratories within the School of Nursing and to maintain the laboratories, ensuring that the spaces and equipment are functional and safe. The position is responsible for the nursing simulation operations at their relevant campus and reports to the Nursing Simulation Manager. What you will bring You will have completed a degree or associate diploma with relevant work experience (such as allied health, nursing or applied science), or have equivalent experience or a combination of relevant experience and education/training. A working knowledge of general simulation equipment, including training aids such as nursing manikins is required. You should also have demonstrated ability to use initiative in planning and prioritising multiple tasks and projects to work to deadlines. While experience with software programs applicable to simulation teaching and experience setting up clinical simulations in simulation centres is desirable, it is not essential. How to apply Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description. For further information about this position, please contact Sharon Wilson, Nursing Technical Team Manager on + 61 2 4221 5541 or via email: sharonwi@uow.edu.au Position description Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026, 11:55 PM Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. Special job requirements You may be required to work outside standard business hours or occasionally weekends, as dictated by the Laboratory Timetable and operational requirements. Manual handling of clinical simulation equipment (>16kg) and exposure to sharps in a risk-controlled environment will be a regular part of this role. Occasional travel to other UOW Campuses (Wollongong and UOW Liverpool Campuses) will be required. This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines. This position requires a pre-employment medical be undertaken to demonstrate satisfactory fitness to undertake the physical requirements of this position. This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines. As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Responsibilities

The Technical Officers will provide technical support for clinical simulation activities and maintain laboratories within the School of Nursing. They will ensure that spaces and equipment are functional and safe.