Technical Assistant – Simulated Learning Environments

Position Details

• Fixed Term – 2 Years | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 4 | $76,140 - $82,119 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

The Technical Assistant supports the delivery of high‑quality teaching within Simulated Learning Environments for Medicine and Paramedicine programs. Working as part of the Teaching Technical Support team, the role focuses on preparing, setting up and maintaining practical learning spaces, equipment and workshops to ensure smooth and effective student learning experiences across campus and external locations. The position operates under routine to general supervision and contributes to safe, well‑organised and student‑centred teaching environments.

• Assisting with the setup, pack‑down and operation of simulated learning and practical teaching sessions, including off‑site activities at Festival Plaza.
• Maintaining, assembling, testing and repairing specialised technical equipment to ensure it is clean, functional and ready for use.
• Supporting Work Health and Safety practices within teaching spaces, including safe handling of equipment and compliance with procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records for equipment inventories, consumables, maintenance schedules and stock orders.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 by connecting to the University’s values of Excellence and Integrity, supporting safe, reliable and high‑quality technical environments that enhance student learning experiences.

About You

You are a reliable and practical technical professional with experience supporting hands‑on learning environments, ideally within health, education or simulated learning settings. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, take pride in maintaining high standards of safety and organisation, and bring a flexible, solutions‑focused approach to supporting teaching activities.

• Relevant qualifications and/or hands‑on experience supporting technical or practical learning environments, ideally within Medicine or Paramedicine.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, maintain and manage technical equipment, including basic assembly, testing, repairs and stock control.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles, with the ability to follow procedures and contribute to safe teaching spaces.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work flexibly and collaborate effectively with academic and technical teams.

College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our  Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Please see here for our  Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University  COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 

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 Andrew Blyth

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

30 Apr 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.