Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit, UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Professional Level 5 - $82,843 - $93,358 p.a. plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join our team and play a vital role in delivering engaging, high-quality laboratory experiences for undergraduate students. Working closely with academic staff, you will coordinate practical teaching requirements, prepare laboratory materials, and ensure teaching spaces are fully equipped and ready to support courses in areas such as plant, invertebrate and vertebrate diversity and ecology. Drawing on your technical expertise, you will contribute to the smooth operation of laboratory activities, support method development and problem-solving, assist with implementing new techniques, and help maintain well-resourced, compliant facilities. With a strong focus on safety and quality, you will also undertake risk assessments, perform routine equipment maintenance, and ensure all teaching laboratories meet Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, enabling a safe and effective learning environment.

You will

• provide technical support and expertise to a range of undergraduate laboratory-based teaching programs including Ecology and Environmental Sciences in order to facilitate a quality practical experience and ensure students’ successful completion of all learning objectives and outcomes;
• contribute to method development and problem solving of standard procedures, assisting in the development and implementation of new techniques within the teaching laboratories; and
• contribute to the safe working practices within the teaching laboratories and auxiliary facilities, including compliance with risk and waste management systems, and the routine maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment.

About you

You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring the seamless operation of teaching and research equipment. With excellent communication skills, you build trust and foster collaboration across all levels of staff, maintaining positive relationships within the university community. Your organisational and time management abilities allow you to deliver high-quality service in fast-paced environments, ensuring priorities are met and outcomes achieved. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you contribute to a supportive, collaborative workplace culture and shared success.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant degree or a combination of relevant experience and education/training may also be considered;
• Previous work experience in providing a broad range of technical support in animal and environmental sciences, teaching and/or research activities, including preparing reagents and solutions, operating standard laboratory equipment and conducting routine laboratory tests and procedures in a relevant discipline;
• working knowledge of and the ability to follow and comply with work instructions, policies, guidelines and legislation relevant to laboratory technical services including work health and safety requirements, practical experience with different laboratory waste streams, and risk management/assessment procedures; 
• sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people and to embrace and foster a positive work environment; 
• sound organisational and time management skills to manage conflicting demands in a client focused fast changing academic environment;
• current class ‘C’ Drivers Licence.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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:  494262 - Technician (Science).pdf

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

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 29 March 2026. 

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:

Dr Sammie Goodwin
Team Leader, Science
Telephone:07 5459 4695
Email: sgoodwin@usc.edu.au  

Discover UniSC

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 and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

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 latest Good Universities Guide, UniSC has five‑star ratings in key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, and student support, ranking us among the top public universities nationally for student satisfaction.

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings. Globally, UniSC is now placed in the top 501–600 institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranks first in Queensland in sustainability impact, reflecting the quality, relevance, and societal impact of our work.

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.

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.