Facilities Support Assistant

Facilities Support Assistant

Job No.: 567898

Work type: Continuing

Part time: 0.6FTE

Location: Bundoora Campus

Salary: HEO 4 range $73,086 - $77,324 plus 17% superannuation pro-rated

About the position

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. The incumbent will ensure that the teaching and research needs of the health disciplines are met and are consistent with service expectations and within the policies, procedures, and regulations of the University. Disciplines serviced include Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Sport & Exercise Science, Dietetics & Nutrition, Podiatry, Nursing & Midwifery and Orthoptics.

Routine tasks include:

• Liaison with academic staff to determine support requirements.
• Setting up schedules for setting up and packing down of classes.
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and consumables are in classes, ready for teaching.
• Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Purchasing, and restocking of consumables.

Skills and Experience

Completion of a Diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience; or completion of a Certificate IV with relevant work experience; or completion of a post-trades certificate and extensive relevant experience and; on the job training; or completion of a Certificate III with extensive relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.

High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

A background in Allied Health, Nursing & Midwifery, Sport & Exercise Science, or combinations of these.

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

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Wednesday 16th October 2024

Position Enquiries: Petra Olbrechtova, Coordinator, Health Cluster via Email P.Olbrechtova@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant via Email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below: PD - Facilities Support Assistant.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;
• 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 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.

Advertised: 02/10/2024

Closing Date: 16/10/2024