ASSL Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an ASSL Manager to join the Office of the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), Academic Division. We are looking for a Manager of the Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory (ASSL) at the Medical Engineering Research Facility of the Queensland University of Technology. This ongoing, full-time role will be based on the campus of The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside. The ASSL Manager and their team of full-time and casual technicians and radiographers are responsible for enabling, supporting, and promoting academic research, practical skills workshops, and anatomy education activities at the facility using the donors of QUT’s Body Bequest Program. The respectful treatment of the donors is thereby at the core of all activities in the laboratory. We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world. About us QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world. The Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) at The Prince Charles Hospital is one of the distributed sites of QUT's Research Infrastructure unit. The facility provides a comprehensive suite of facilities with unique capabilities to support researchers in taking novel concepts from basic research to clinical implementation. MERF’s Anatomical Surgical Skills Laboratory (ASSL) provides a realistic environment for academic research, anatomy teaching, and/or practical skills training of new and existing surgical medical procedures or implants for health professionals, resulting in better quality of care for patients. What you need to succeed Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to a postgraduate degree in a discipline relevant to the position or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in conjunction with extensive experience in managing a comparable anatomy or surgical skills training facility. Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Queensland Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1979 and associated regulations, including reporting and record keeping obligations. Proven experience and ability to build, lead, and manage a high performing team; including developing team culture, monitoring performance, providing feedback, allocating work, and staff training and development. Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to coordinate a diverse range of complex activities using limited resources, with a focus on the client’s needs while maintaining the highest level of compliance and respect. Demonstrated experience and success in the management and promotion of training workshops for external client organisations. Demonstrated experience and success in supporting research in the field of medical engineering or a related technical discipline. Excellent emotional intelligence and sensitivity, including high level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to communicate effectively and with empathy as well as writing technical reports. The position may be required to undertake additional on-the-job training as identified. This training may include First Aid training, Fire Warden Training, Health, Safety and Environment Advisor Training, and Radiation Safety Officer Training. Life at QUT We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers: As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT. We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT. At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment. How to Apply Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you. Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below. Applications Close: 19-Feb-2025 at 11.30pm Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr