- Technical Officer role within Swinburne University
- Full time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 6 salary + 17% superannuation
About the Role
The Swinburne University of Technology Academic Operations Unit are looking for a Technical Officer to join their team.
The purpose of the position of Technical Officer (Digital Health and Anatomy) is to provide a high level of technical support within the School of Health Sciences laboratories (including the Digital Anatomy Lab) to students both Undergraduate and Postgraduate as well as Academic and Research staff. The Technical Officer (Digital Health and Anatomy) will be required to utilize a large scope of skills including providing expert advice, setup, maintenance, calibration and procurement of specialized digital health technology and propriety software supporting clinical equipment and systems such as SECTRA, Anatomage, Virtual Reality, Electronic Medical Records, health simulation software, telehealth and recording software.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Significant knowledge and demonstrated experience in the procurement, operation and maintenance of a wide range of health-related equipment.
- Familiarity with the use of digital health programs and propriety software supporting clinical equipment and systems such as SECTRA, Anatomage, Virtual Reality, Electronic Medical Records, health simulation software, telehealth and recording software OR significant demonstrated experience learning and using new specialized software.
- High degree of computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, macOS, Abode Creative Cloud, Virtual Reality, 3D Modelling and Coding skills.
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety and other statutory and reporting requirements relevant to clinical and teaching environments.
- High-level organisational skills, including the ability to be flexible, prioritise activities and meet deadlines.
- Experience collaborating with various stakeholders (e.g. technical staff and University personnel) to resolve queries and problems accurately, promptly and with a “can do” approach.
Qualifications
A relevant degree in Health Sciences (including anatomy, physiology and/or medical imaging skills), or significant equivalent industry experience.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday 1 June 2025, at 11.00pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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