Senior Technical Officer, Clinical Skills and Simulation

Position Details

• Fixed Term until December 2027 | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a.
• Location: Larrakia – Darwin
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Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT

At Flinders Rural and Remote Health NT, our aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education, and workforce development across the Northern Territory. We engage with students, community, and stakeholders to provide critical programs, such as the Northern Territory Medical Program, Paramedicine, Rural Clinical School, and the University Department of Rural Health.

Our postgraduate education pathways (Remote Health Practice program), provides workforce development through Indigenous health and clinical skills training, and we have a community driven research program led by researchers committed to improving health outcomes. We work alongside Poche SA+NT focussing on Indigenous leadership capacity development and developing the Indigenous health workforce. All activities are driven by our values which focus on the long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.

About the Role

The Senior Technical Officer, Clinical Skills and Simulation, plays a key role in supporting high‑quality clinical skills and simulation teaching within the Northern Territory Medical Program. Working under broad direction, this position manages the daily operations of simulation and skills‑training spaces, oversees the setup and pack‑down of teaching sessions, maintains specialised equipment, and ensures a safe, well‑resourced learning environment for students and staff. The role also contributes to innovation by identifying and implementing emerging technologies to enhance the fidelity of medical education delivery.

• Coordinating the setup, delivery and dismantling of clinical skills and simulation teaching and assessment sessions.
• Maintaining complex equipment, managing stock and resources, and ensuring compliance with WHS requirements across teaching spaces.
• Providing technical support, training and guidance to staff and students in the safe and effective use of simulation and clinical skills equipment.
• Collaborating with academic, ICT and operational teams to support high‑quality learning experiences and the integration of new technologies.

This position plays an important role in advancing the University’s ambition to change 10 million lives by 2035 by strengthening our vibrant, agile culture through the integration of emerging technologies that elevate teaching fidelity and drive educational excellence.

About You

You are an experienced technical professional who thrives in dynamic, hands‑on learning environments and brings strong organisational capability, technical expertise, and a commitment to high‑quality educational support. You demonstrate initiative, autonomy, and a solutions‑focused mindset, along with well‑developed communication skills and a strong understanding of Work Health and Safety practices. Your ability to manage complex equipment, coordinate operational needs, and contribute to continuous improvement ensures you play a key role in supporting excellence in clinical skills and simulation education.

• High‑level technical capability, including experience assembling, testing and repairing specialised equipment, and managing a broad range of IT products.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and autonomous working skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage daily operational workflows.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS requirements and experience managing safe operational environments, with the ability to innovate and implement advanced applications for simulation technologies.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Tracie Bartlett