AddressTechnical Officer (Sport, Exercise and Allied Health)
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.
Who you are
Are you a passionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact within an academic environment? We are seeking a dedicated Technical Officer to join our dynamic team at UniSQ. As the ideal candidate, you possess a strong foundation in providing specialised technical support in areas of Allied Health and have a genuine interest in supporting practical learning experiences for students. Your proactive approach, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the responsibilities of this role.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Manager (Technical Support Services), you will apply your experience obtained within either a sport & exercise, physiotherapy or Allied Health environment, that enables high level technical support as outlined below:
- Professional technical support for the conduct of practical classes, including set-up, maintenance and provision of teaching and learning spaces;
- Demonstrations on the efficient use of exercise equipment and materials, techniques and procedures of specialist equipment, software and online services to staff and students; and
- Analysis of technical information and data, whilst participating in the development of existing and new practical experiments, and supporting academic research activities as directed.
- Appropriate and safe handling & set-up of anatomical models and Anatomage tables for teaching use.
What will help you succeed
Key to your success in this role will be your specialised technical support and expertise in equipment, demonstration and safety within the Allied Health environment. You will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who thrives on working with a positive team of professionals. Additionally, you will have:
- a Diploma or Degree level qualification in a related discipline or field with subsequent relevant work experience (or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training);
- demonstrated experience and knowledge of relevant laboratory equipment used within sport & exercise, Allied Health disciplines such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and anatomy;
- demonstrated ability to interpret, promote, apply and maintain apply workplace health and safety principles, standards and practices; and
- an ability to contribute to the continuous service delivery improvement through the ongoing implementation and review of processes.
For further information about this role, please contact Mr Nick Erbacher, Manager (Technical Support Services) via +61 7 4631 1822 or *************@unisq.edu.au.
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au
ReferenceNumber: 0111_05/24
Location: Ipswich Campus
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $88,559 to $100,438 pa (includes salary range of $74,828 to $84,865 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Friday, 14 June 2023
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.
For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.
