Careers at UniSC

Casual staff – Information Technology

Discover opportunities for casual employment within Information Technology at UniSC! Interested in exploring suitable roles aligned with your expertise? Express your interest to join our community when suitable opportunities arise. 

Our Information Technology Division is integral to the success of UniSC, providing essential IT solutions and support that enable both academic and administrative functions. These roles involve developing, maintaining, and securing our digital systems, ensuring the university operates smoothly and efficiently.

Primary Objectives:

• Provide technical support to students and staff, troubleshooting and resolving IT-related issues promptly.
• Maintain software applications and systems that meet the needs of the university.
• Support in the management of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and databases, to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Maintain cybersecurity measures to protect the university’s digital assets and data.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their IT requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Participate in IT projects, contributing to the planning, execution, and successful delivery of technology initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously enhance IT services at UniSC.

Desirable Qualifications or Skills:

• Proven experience in IT support, system administration, software development, cyber security, or a related field.
• Strong technical skills, with proficiency in relevant programming languages, software, and tools.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and customer focused approach to IT service delivery.

Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking for flexible work opportunities or a recent graduate eager to gain valuable experience in the field, there may be a role for you within our Information Technology Division. If you're passionate about IT and ready to make a positive impact, we encourage you to register your expression of interest.

Working towards a better tomorrow

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP & discounted private health.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Contact People and Culture for further information: UniSC-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/life

Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applications will be removed on 31 December, 2024. Please re-apply after this date if you wish to be considered for suitable opportunities.