Technical Officer - Simulation and Practical Experience (SPE)

• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Logan
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Technical Partners Health - HTS
• Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Technical Partners provides a range of support services, delivered through business partnering and the provision of specialist technical support with our teams. We work closely with academic colleagues and senior managers to spotlight partnering with Schools, Research Groups, and other stakeholders within Griffith Health and to meet strategic and operational technical support priorities across Griffith Health.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a passionate Technical Officer for the Nursing and Midwifery group, to support the Simulation and Practical Experience team and ensure the delivery of high-quality simulation and practical related learning activities predominantly across Nursing and Midwifery and the Health Group collectively. 

Under the supervision of the Team Leader and guidance of Senior Technical Officer School of Nursing and Midwifery you will be responsible for providing technical support for laboratory/teaching space practical classes in both Anatomy and Physiology practical teaching activities and Clinical Simulations, including set up, pack down and procurement. The role will also be responsible for implementing and responding to Work Health and Safety policy, procedure, guidelines and risks to contribute to a safe working environment for staff and students.

This is a collaborative Professional (non-Academic) position where you will engage with academic colleagues and other professional staff as well as students.

What we can offer

This is continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Logan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. 

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples. 

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 4 range $70,419 - $74,299 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $82,390 - $86,929 per annum.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent class facilitation knowledge communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive attitude to assist in classroom-based learning. You will also have, but not limited to:

• Completed a relevant Health based degree or associate Diploma with subsequent experience in successfully providing technical support to a health working environment or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Developed critical thinking skills, highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Strong Health and Safety compliance acumen within specialised teaching environments. 
• Excellent communication, inclusive and respectful with a collaborative attitude and a desire to work in a strong team culture.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, including Teams & SharePoint platforms.
• Ability to handle direction and work autonomously, readily adaptable to changing work requirements and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Experience in supporting learning and teaching practical and simulation activities in Nursing and/or Midwifery or another Health-related discipline in a higher education environment would be highly regarded.

Additional Information

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Caz Young, Technical Manager, simulation and Practical Experience, caz.young@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Wednesday 18 February 2026. All applications must be submitted online.