"Technical Officer, Clinical Skills"

Job Description

• Continuing Contingent* part time appointment (0.8 FTE, 28 hours per week)
• Level 5: $80,543 - $91,087 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation 
• Southern Highlands Campus location

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Skills Technician to provide high quality administrative and technical support to the Clinical Skills team which facilitates simulated clinical teaching for medical student education at our new campus in the Southern Highlands.

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (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 and driven by active research and discovery in the top 1% of Universities in the world, this Faculty combines the very best of science, with strong capacity for translation to our global communities’ needs and aspirations.

The Graduate School of Medicine (GSM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities. Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GSM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural sites throughout NSW.

To be successful you will have completed tertiary study in a related field such as Nursing, Health, Allied Health or have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Familiarity with clinical simulation equipment and technologies in a teaching environment is preferred as well as sound communication, client service and interpersonal skills. Your previous experience in setting up equipment required for teaching practical/laboratory classes in a tertiary education setting, preferably but not limited to, disciplines of medical and health sciences will be highly regarded. 

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience by addressing the selection criteria located in the position description.

Please refer to the detailed position description for a complete summary of the key responsibilities and selection criteria. For further information about this position, please contact Leona Brooke, Medicine Clinical Skills Manager by emailing lbrooke@uow.edu.au 

Position Description

Closing Date: Thursday 05 December 2024, 11:59 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

*Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 24 of the University of Wollongong (Professional Staff) Enterprise Agreement, 2023:  This position forms part of an external funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency.

Special Job Requirements: 

• This position will be required to work occasionally outside standard business hours or occasionally weekends, as dictated by the Laboratory Timetable and/or operational requirements
• Manual handling of clinical simulation equipment (including sharps and animal tissues) in a risk-controlled environment will be a part of this role.

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.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

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Job Info

• Job Identification
• 4861
• Job Category
• Technical
• Posting Date
• 21/11/2024, 14:28
• Apply Before
• 05/12/2024, 20:59
• Job Schedule
• Part time
• Locations
•  Kirkham Street, Moss Vale, 2577, AU