Technical Officer Scientific - Nursing (Newcastle)

Permanent Part-Time Part Year (21 hours/week for 44 weeks/year)

Salary package up to $100,536, includes salary ($80,246 – $88,576), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro rata, based on part time hours completed)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world‑class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, agile, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.

About the Role

The Technical Officer Scientific Nursing is a hands‑on, dynamic role at the heart of nursing education delivery. You’ll be instrumental in creating high‑quality, industry‑aligned clinical learning environments by preparing and maintaining labs, equipment and resources that bring practical nursing skills to life. Working closely with teaching staff,



you’ll ensure every class is set up for success and reflects real‑world clinical practice.

Perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, this role offers variety, collaboration and impact. From managing equipment and supplies to supporting safe, innovative learning spaces, you’ll play a vital role in shaping future nurses and supporting life‑changing education outcomes across TAFE NSW.

Please note this position is for 21 hours per week for 44 weeks per year, and the advertised annual salary will be pro‑rated to reflect the part‑time, part‑year work schedule.

- A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)
- Current registration as Registered Nurse or are an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Medication Administration Certificate.
- Mental Health Nursing Medication Administration Certificate.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice, including the use of appropriate equipment in nursing procedures, medical terminology and infection control principles
- Demonstrated experience in administration, including inventory management, purchase and maintenance of equipment, and basic financial recording




- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work as a member of a team with minimal supervision in area relating to the role

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply.

Applications close Tuesday, 2nd September 2026 at 11.55pm AEST

Targeted Question: Can you describe a time when standard equipment or learning resources were not suitable and needed to be modified or adapted to meet specific clinical, safety, or teaching requirements?

General recruitment, salary and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at ************@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Adam Andresen, Staffing Pool Coordinator via email: **************@tafensw.edu.au

This is a child‑related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

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📌 Technical Officer Scientific - Nursing (Newcastle) (New South Wales)
🏢 TAFE NSW
📍 New South Wales