Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 7, $102,512 - $112,061 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Part-time (0.8 FTE / 29 hrs per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Technical Leader, where you'll provide vital support and scientific expertise for the day-to-day operations of the Moreton Bay research facilities. You'll ensure infrastructure, equipment, and facilities are fully functional, while also ensuring that lab users are well-trained and competent. Collaborate with the Team Leader and Senior Technical Officer to develop procedures, work practices, and learning materials that empower UniSC research across campuses. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today!

Please note, this role requires occasional travel to other UniSC campuses to provide operational support and training, so flexibility is a must.

You will

• provide technical leadership, specialist support and expertise to laboratory users for the successful operation, coordination, and administration of the Moreton Bay research facilities;
• collaborate with the Team Leader and Senior Technical Officer (Research; Sippy Downs) to promote and maintain compliance with legislation, regulations and Australian Laboratory Standards covering health and safety, good laboratory practice and the risk management framework to ensure successful research outcomes; and
• induct and train laboratory users in PC2 work practices, specialist equipment and advanced instrumentation including but not limited to microscopes, microbiological and molecular equipment in the research facilities.

About you

You possess strong interpersonal skills, allowing you to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and through active listening. You excel both as a team member and independently, showing initiative in adapting to change and handling new situations. In a high-volume work environment, you manage clients, staff, and personnel efficiently, even under minimal supervision. Your experience managing facilities with complex functions and resources enables you to balance competing demands effectively. With a commitment to high service standards in research, clinical, or teaching labs, you’re skilled in training personnel and monitoring performance. Additionally, your strong analytical and independent critical thinking skills, especially in a PC2 environment, further enhance your ability to contribute meaningfully to laboratory activities.

You will possess:

• Completion of a relevant degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training previous work experience in a research, clinical or teaching laboratory environment;
• Proven knowledge and expertise in microscopy, microbiology, molecular biology, tissue culture and biotechnology;
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining chemical safety in a laboratory environment, including an understanding of safe disposal, dangerous goods classes, Scheduled Medicines and Poisons, and Chemicals of Security Concern; 
• Comprehensive knowledge Risk Group 2 containment and the ability to administer, develop and implement guidelines, legislation and regulations relevant to laboratory technical operations including health and safety, Australian Standards and principles of good laboratory practice;
• A comprehensive understanding of Biosafety (OGTR) and Biosecurity regulations and relevant Australian laboratory standards is required, as is previous experience in risk management in a laboratory environment; and
• Current Queensland Driver’s Licence.

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.

Position Description:  493301 - Senior Technical Officer (Research).pdf

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 20 June 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact 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: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Mr Michael Nielsen
Team Leader, Research, Advanced Instrumentation and Analysis
Telephone: 07 5430 2838
Email: mnielsen@usc.edu.au

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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. 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. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. 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.

Our 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.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.