Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Casual appointment
• Level 6 - $59.50 per hour, plus up to 11.5% employer superannuation

The Opportunity

Join UniSC as a casual technician in our Sport and Exercise Teaching Facility! We're looking for skilled individuals with a Sport and Exercise background to support our dynamic Academic Support Unit. If you’re passionate about fostering excellence in teaching and research, we’d love to hear from you—express your interest today!

You will

• assist with the delivery of practical classes, working autonomously to prepare, set out and operate Sport and Exercise teaching equipment and labs;
• demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic environment, including handling the movement, cleaning, and storage of equipment, which may be physically demanding; and
• plan and implement efficient and safe work practices, managing tasks such as testing, restocking, cleaning, and calibrating teaching and research equipment around a full timetable of classes.

About you

You excel in organisational and time-management skills, effortlessly managing varied tasks and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Your strong communication abilities enable you to collaborate effectively and handle responsibilities with precision. With a proactive mindset and an engaged approach, you thrive in positive work environments, bringing energy, focus, and enthusiasm to everything you do.

You will possess:

• experience or qualification in Sports and Exercise Science;
• equivalent experience of practical support within a teaching environment;
• an active commitment to client service and a well-developed understanding of using Microsoft and Apple products;
• well-developed organisational and time-management skills;
• effective communication skills; and
• flexible and engaged approach to varied tasks and the ability to embrace a positive work environment.

Demonstrated computer literacy across a range of computer programs including the Microsoft Suite and Adobe.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.

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 the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 12 January 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed one page), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement description.

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

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:

Stephen Bishop
Team Leader, Technical Operations - Academic Support Unit
Telephone: 07 5459 4670
Email: sbishop@usc.edu.au

Please note, the university observes a period of closure between 24 December 2024 and 2 January 2025. Any emails or phone calls received during this period will be attended to when staff return on 2 January.

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.

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
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.