Senior Technical Services Officer - School Of Health Sciences

• Join the Faculty of Health as a Senior Technical Services Officer and become an essential team member supporting the technical needs of practical-based teaching and research activities.
• UC Level 5, Salary Range $77,292 pa - $87,815 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About Us:

Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032.

About the opportunity:

We're currently seeking a Senior Technical Services Officer to join our dynamic team of professionals at the Faculty of Health. As the Senior Technical Services Officer for the School of Health Sciences, you'll have a pivotal role in:

• Ensure the smooth operation of dedicated laboratories in accordance with established operational and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Services Coordinator to deliver efficient and effective technical support for the Disciplines of Optometry, Pharmacy, and Medical Radiation Science.
• Supervise the safe operation of dedicated laboratories and oversee the implementation of standard operating procedures, risk management processes, and health and safety protocols.

To be considered you will need a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Science, Pharmacy, Optometry, Engineering, or related discipline), relevant experience providing technical support in an academic or research environment and proven experience in managing laboratory operations.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

What we need from you: To apply for this position, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role.; no additional documents are necessary.

SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Mrs Rebecca Tanner, Operations Manager on 02 6201 5*** or email **************@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3*** or email ********@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 12th May 2024