Position Number: 0042542
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Melbourne School of Health Sciences
Salary: UOM 4 – $76,901 – $81,615 p.a. plus 17% super
- Play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of clinical simulation teaching programs within the Melbourne School of Health Sciences
- Join a supportive, close-knit team in a dynamic role that blends collaboration and innovation
- Brilliant benefits including salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised candidate to support the delivery of Physiotherapy, Nursing, and other programs within the Melbourne School of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator and working closely with academic and professional staff, this dynamic role offers variety and the chance to contribute to impactful health sciences education in a supportive team environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and maintaining simulation and practical skills labs, including cleaning beds and ensuring general hygiene control.
- Assembling, setting up, and dismantling teaching equipment and materials according to the teaching schedule.
- Providing technical advice to academic and teaching staff on acquiring teaching equipment and materials; liaising with suppliers to source quotes and managing equipment purchase orders.
- Raising purchase orders for consumables and overseeing accounts payable processes to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Maintaining stocks of teaching materials and consumables; organising equipment and materials in storage rooms.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a flexible, proactive individual with strong clinical knowledge and the ability to manage priorities, particularly during busy school terms. You will thrive in a collaborative team environment, engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, and work independently to achieve high-quality outcomes. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, along with University-supported software.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to plan, organise, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, liaise with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and maintain a positive and cooperative approach in all interactions.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences has an enviable research record and is the University of Melbourne’s largest faculty in terms of management of financial resources, employment of academic and professional staff, teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate (including research higher degree) students and the conduct of basic and applied research. The Faculty’s annual revenue is $628m with approximately 55% of this income related to research activities.
The Faculty has a student teaching load in excess of 8,500 equivalent full-time students including more than 1,300 research higher degree students. The Faculty has approximately 2,195 staff comprising 642 professional staff and 1,553 research and teaching staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Position Description
