Technical Team Leader, Nursing and Midwifery

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 7
• Based at Western’s Parramatta South campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Lead a specialist technical team delivering safe, reliable teaching and research environments for Nursing and Midwifery.

The Opportunity
You will coordinate and lead the Nursing and Midwifery technical team to deliver consistent, high-quality technical support for teaching and research activities. This includes workforce planning, rostering, performance development and ensuring appropriate coverage across a high-volume teaching program.

You will contribute directly to hands-on technical support, preparing, maintaining and operating specialist teaching and research facilities, including clinical and simulation environments. You will manage equipment, consumables and purchasing to support practical classes and research in line with safety, compliance and budget requirements.

Working within a multi-campus university, you will collaborate with other technical teams and academic and professional staff to provide cross-campus support when required. You will play a key role in safety audits, inductions and documentation, and lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

What Success Looks Like:

• High-quality technical support is delivered consistently across Nursing and Midwifery.
• Technical staff are effectively rostered, supported and developed to meet operational demands.
• Teaching and research facilities meet safety, compliance and operational standards.
• Equipment, resources and consumables are managed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Continuous improvement initiatives result in improved service delivery.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in Medical Science, Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in clinical, laboratory or simulation-based settings.
• Proven hands-on experience supporting practical classes and high-fidelity simulation environments.
• Experience managing specialist facilities and technical equipment relevant to Nursing and Midwifery.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

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 Shane Griffin, Director, Teaching and Research Technical Services via Shane.Griffin@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1218Y.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 28th April 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.

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