"Technical Officer"

Job Title Technical Officer

Faculty / School / Unit Faculty of Health, School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation

Job Summary

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

About the Team

The Faculty of Health (FoH) offers innovative, practice-based education and high impact research that focusses on improving human performance and health outcomes in both local and global communities. The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation is based at the UTS facility in the Rugby Australia Building at Moore Park, where this position is located. This state-of-the-art centre, a first in the country, combines university programs with a premier sporting precinct.

Detailed Description

About the Role

The Technical Officer is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and calibration of specialised equipment as well as service provision in the daily operations of the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation (SoSER) teaching and research spaces located at Moore Park. The role will involve providing high quality technical support to the teaching and research activities within the school. Additionally, this position will involve work to assist in the successful uptake of new technologies and is responsible for supporting academic and professional staff with innovative, creative solutions to enhance teaching and learning practices in the Faculty of Health in line with UTS 2027 strategy.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Collaborating with the SoSER Laboratory Services Manager to support academic staff with setup, pack-down, and maintenance of laboratory spaces and complex equipment for teaching and research.

• Collaborating on the design and development of standardised procedures and policy with regard to both the internal and external use of SoSER laboratories and equipment.

• Managing a laboratory and equipment booking system, assist with consumable stock control, and ensure routine maintenance and safety inspections are performed and documented.

• Designing and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for teaching and research activities.

• Assisting in planning and setting up laboratory sessions and research activities, providing specialist advice, training, and support to colleagues and students.

• Ensuring laboratory spaces and equipment comply with relevant legislation and regulations, including coordinating training for staff and students and liaising with maintenance contractors.

• Assisting in managing the laboratory budget for consumables, maintenance, and equipment purchases, and research new technologies and developments relevant to the school.

• Collaborate with UTS ITD/AVS staff to provide efficient and effective support for the IT/AV requirements of the School under the broad direction of the SoSER Lab Services Manager, SoSER School Manager and the Head of School.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for outcomes, be innovative, work independently and as part of a team, including the ability to respond to changing circumstances and critical situations.

• Demonstrated capacity to design, develop, and test complex equipment systems and procedures with respect to the activities carried out in a human performance teaching/research laboratory.

• Demonstrated ability to apply high-level diagnostic skills to assist in solving complex technical problems.

• Ability to train and supervise staff/students in the use of relevant complex equipment, laboratory techniques, and standard computer software packages.

• Demonstrated extensive experience in the maintenance of scientific teaching and research equipment with respect to operation, calibration, and troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated extensive experience of providing specialised technical services in human performance teaching/research laboratories (i.e. Physiology, Skill Acquisition and/or Biomechanics) with respect to research/teaching equipment set-up and clean-down.

Remuneration/Salary

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $92,851 to $100,534 pa (HEW 6)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis. 

How to Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below. 

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria 

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC292968 and your name. 

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au 

Closing Date: Thursday, 15th August at 11:59pm (AEST)