School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Casual position with an hourly rate ranging from $52.27 - $55.42, plus superannuation of 12% (HEW Level 4) Based at the Mater Hospital, South Brisbane About This Opportunity Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work as a Casual Simulation Technical Assistant. In this hands-on role, you will support the delivery of high-quality clinical simulation learning experiences for nursing and midwifery students. Working alongside teaching staff and technical colleagues, you will help create an engaging, well-prepared and safe learning environment where future healthcare professionals can develop their clinical skills. As part of UQ’s community of professionals creating change together, your contribution will directly support student success and teaching excellence. Key responsibilities will include: Assist with the preparation, restocking, set up and pack down of clinical skills sessions for students. Assist with stocktakes of simulation equipment, assets and consumable supplies. Ensure clinical simulation equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with established procedures. Assist with equipment maintenance activities, identify defects and report issues within the clinical simulation environment. Relocate simulation equipment and teaching resources between locations as required. Support the efficient operation of the Clinical Simulation space to ensure teaching activities run smoothly. About You Demonstrated computing skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to rapidly develop knowledge of nursing and midwifery equipment, clinical supplies and simulation resources. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to follow direction, work independently and contribute positively within a team environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and resource management practices. Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility to work designated weekdays in line with teaching timetables and operational requirements. Experience working within a healthcare, simulation, education or training environment is desirable. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sharon Barlow, Clinical Technician and Facilities Officer, at s.barlow@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter including responses to the ‘About You’ section (maximum 2 pages). Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53783). Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Casual position with an hourly rate ranging from $52.27 - $55.42, plus superannuation of 12% (HEW Level 4)
Based at the Mater Hospital, South Brisbane

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work as a Casual Simulation Technical Assistant. In this hands-on role, you will support the delivery of high-quality clinical simulation learning experiences for nursing and midwifery students. Working alongside teaching staff and technical colleagues, you will help create an engaging, well-prepared and safe learning environment where future healthcare professionals can develop their clinical skills. As part of UQ’s community of professionals creating change together, your contribution will directly support student success and teaching excellence.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assist with the preparation, restocking, set up and pack down of clinical skills sessions for students.
Assist with stocktakes of simulation equipment, assets and consumable supplies.
Ensure clinical simulation equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with established procedures.
Assist with equipment maintenance activities, identify defects and report issues within the clinical simulation environment.
Relocate simulation equipment and teaching resources between locations as required.
Support the efficient operation of the Clinical Simulation space to ensure teaching activities run smoothly.

About You

Demonstrated computing skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to rapidly develop knowledge of nursing and midwifery equipment, clinical supplies and simulation resources.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow direction, work independently and contribute positively within a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and resource management practices.
Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility to work designated weekdays in line with teaching timetables and operational requirements.
Experience working within a healthcare, simulation, education or training environment is desirable.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sharon Barlow, Clinical Technician and Facilities Officer, at s.barlow@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter including responses to the ‘About You’ section (maximum 2 pages). Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53783).

Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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