• Continuing, Full time opportunity
• Based at La Trobe University’s Regional Bendigo campus
• Professional Higher Education Officer (HEO) 5
• Base salary from $84,084 plus 17% superannuation contribution

About the position

Working under the direction of the Regional Cluster Coordinator and the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer, 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 with the Rural Health School.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

1. Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training OR an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience within a clinical laboratory or nursing environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
3. Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
4. Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
6. High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.
8. Familiarity with audio-visual and computer equipment.
9. Understanding of medical equipment and consumables used in nursing education.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Benefits
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 10^th May 2026

Position Enquiries: Trevor Fetherstonhaugh, Senior Technical Officer Health

Email: T.Fetherstonhaugh@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:    Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 50152818 Technical Officer Nursing and Midwifery.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:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page); and
• An up to date resume;
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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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.

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.