- Full time
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Salary HEO 4 range $73,086 - $ 77,324 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
This position will provide a broad range of technical, administrative, and facilities-based support to assist teaching staff and students to achieve teaching, learning and research outcomes associated mainly with the Health Cluster. The incumbent will have responsibilities to ensure that the teaching and research needs of disciplines including podiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthoptics, exercise science, nursing & midwifery are met and are consistent with service expectations and within the policies, procedures, and regulations of the University.
Activities will include the preparation, setup prior to and removal afterwards of equipment required for all laboratory sessions, sterilising/autoclaving of instruments, supporting teaching staff in the use of equipment within the laboratories, monitoring of stock levels and ordering of supplies, and supporting the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
This role will mainly be 9am to 5pm, however surgery is currently scheduled on Thursdays, therefore the hours on Thursdays will be 10.30am/11am to 6.30pm/7pm.
Skills and Experience
- Completion of a Diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience; or completion of a Certificate IV with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or on the job training.
- Knowledge, understanding or relevant work experience in sterilisation of reusable medical devices in health service using ASNZS 4187:2014 guidelines.
- Experience or understanding of Australian Infection Control standards for health practices.
- Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
- High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 2nd February 2025
Position Enquiries: Petra Olbrechtova, Coordinator Health – Facilities & Tech Services
via email P.Olbrechtova@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via Email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Technical Assistant.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- A Cover letter, outlining your suitability for the position based on the position description and,
- An up-to-date resume.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
