Technical Support Officer, Nursing & Midwifery

• Full-time, Fixed-term position until 31 May 2027 at HEW Level 5
• Based at Westerns Campbelltown campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $85,778 – $97,006 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Support hands-on nursing and midwifery education through high-quality technical delivery.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University’s Teaching and Research Technical Services (TRTS) team is seeking a Technical Support Officer to support the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the Campbelltown Campus. Working as part of the technical team, you will ensure our practical teaching environments operate safely, efficiently, and in line with accreditation requirements.

You will provide technical support across clinical practice, simulation and midwifery laboratories. This includes preparing equipment and materials, troubleshooting and providing technical support to staff and students, and ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained to a high standard.

In this role, you will provide technical and operational support for simulation sessions, including preparing teaching spaces, configuring and maintaining specialised equipment, stock management and procurement. You will be responsible for maintaining facility standards and ensuring readiness for scenario-based learning.

Working closely with academic staff and the Technical Team Leader, you will also support simulation activities, assist with equipment procurement, maintain assets and contribute to continuous improvement across technical operations. This is an opportunity to apply your clinical and technical knowledge in an environment where the focus and rhythm can shift from week to week.

What Success Looks Like

• Preparing and supporting practical teaching spaces for undergraduate classes.
• Providing technical instruction and safety guidance to staff and students.
• Maintaining simulation equipment, software and laboratory facilities.
• Supporting audits, asset management and accreditation requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
You are a collaborative and organised technical professional with experience supporting clinical or simulation‑based teaching environments. You will also bring:

• A degree in Nursing and Midwifery, or equivalent relevant experience and training.
• Experience in clinical practice, patient care or health services environments.
• Demonstrated technical support experience in practical teaching settings.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication skills and experience using standard computer applications.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Gregory Fathers, Technical Team Leader, Nursing and Midwifery via G.Fathers@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1180S in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 17th May 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.