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