Technical Manager - Health

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 9.
• Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $134,981 – $144,149 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead a multi-campus technical support cluster shaping high-quality Health teaching and research.

The Opportunity

As Technical Manager, you will lead the end-to-end management of technical services that support teaching and research across the Health cluster. Working within Teaching and Research Technical Services, you will coordinate technical operations, oversee staff capability, and provide a cohesive operational direction that enables consistent and high-quality service delivery.

This role provides strategic oversight of facilities, resources and safety compliance, ensuring that teaching and research environments remain fit for purpose and meet regulatory obligations. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across Schools, Institutes and Faculties to understand requirements, plan for future needs and prioritise technical support that aligns with academic objectives.

You will champion continuous improvement, leading cross-campus and cross-team initiatives that strengthen service delivery, optimise operational efficiency and build a positive and productive workplace culture. As part of a multi-campus network, you will also support broader technical operations by partnering with other Technical Managers to drive improvements across the University.

Based at the Campbelltown campus, this role includes frequent travel to the Hawkesbury, Liverpool and Parramatta campuses as part of the multi‑site service model.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality technical support for teaching and research through effective resource coordination across the Health cluster.
• Maintain operational frameworks that ensure facilities are safe, compliant and fit for purpose, meeting regulatory requirements including PC2, quarantine and anatomy regulations.
• Lead and embed continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency across campuses and technical teams.
• Foster a positive work environment by upholding technical service standards, supporting recruitment activities and enabling workforce capability development.
• Align technical operations with School, Institute and Faculty priorities through effective planning, scheduling and stakeholder collaboration.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Postgraduate qualification in Science, Medical Science, Allied Health or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical staff and operations within Health-related teaching and research environments.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to Health facilities, including safety frameworks and facility certification standards.
• Proven capability in managing budgets, resources and technical infrastructure across multi-site environments.
• High-level organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem-solve and manage competing demands.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Shane Griffin, Director, Teaching and Research Technical Services via shane.griffin@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1001K. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 1 March 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact equity@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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