Careers at UniSC
Technician (Fieldwork)
- Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 4, $71,549 - $75,247 p.a., (Pro rata) plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Part-time (0.8 FTE), ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Join our team and support field-based teaching and research programs across the university! In this role, you'll coordinate equipment bookings, maintenance, training, and records to ensure seamless support for teaching and research activities. If you're passionate about hands-on learning and ready to make an impact, apply today!
You will
- provide technical support to teaching and research fieldwork activities including coordinating field equipment bookings, maintenance, training and records; and
- problem solving, and implementation of technical practices while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
About you
You're a team player with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative group. Your strong manual handling skills enable you to lift, carry, bend, and twist to move equipment, making you well-suited for a role that involves storing and transporting gear. You thrive in dynamic, high-demand environments, efficiently conducting manual tasks. Additionally, you have a demonstrated commitment to complying with contemporary safety standards, ensuring that field equipment, operations, and facilities are managed with the highest level of safety and care.
You will possess:
- completion of an associate diploma with relevant work-related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education;
- demonstratable knowledge and work experience in handling and maintaining field equipment;
- current C class driver’s licence; and
- experience in towing, parking and manoeuvring large trailers is desirable.
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: 
Technician (Fieldwork).pdf
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, Sunday 22 September 2024.
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:
Catriona Taylor
Team Leader, Safety and Fieldwork
Telephone: 07 5459 4593
Email: ctaylor4@usc.edu.au
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.
