Technical Officer (Diving and Boating)
Location: 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Unit: Academic Support Unit
Classification: Individual contributor
Salary: L6 $95,986 - $103,873 +17% super
Employment Type: Part-Time
Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a (pro rata)., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Part-time (29 hours per week), ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
The Academic Support Unit (ASU) supports innovative teaching, research excellence and outstanding student learning experiences across all UniSC campuses. Within ASU, the Technical Operations team provides specialised technical expertise and operational support across a range of teaching, research and fieldwork environments.
As the Technical Officer (Diving and Boating), you will act as UniSC's designated Dive Officer and Boating Technician, supporting safe and compliant diving and boating activities across the University. You will provide technical expertise, oversee specialised assets and equipment, coordinate training and inductions, and ensure operations align with relevant legislation, standards and University requirements.
You will
- assume the responsibilities of the UniSC Dive Officer, providing oversight of scientific diving operations and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and University procedures;
- act as the designated Boating Technician for UniSC vessels, coordinating asset management, maintenance, operational readiness and safe boating activities across campuses; and
- deliver technical advice, training, inductions and compliance support to staff, students and researchers, promoting safe and effective fieldwork, diving and boating operations.
About you
You are a safety-focused professional with strong technical expertise in diving, boating or field-based operations. You build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and are confident providing specialist advice, training and operational support in complex environments. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you can manage competing priorities while maintaining strong compliance, safety and service standards.
You will possess:
- Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience in marine research, scientific diving operations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
- Current qualifications and licences including certification meeting AS2815.1 requirements, a minimum of 100 hours of underwater diving experience, enriched air nitrox certification, Advanced First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Resuscitation, an AS2299.1 Occupational Diving Medical, Coxswain Class 1 and a current driver's licence;
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, scientific diving standards and boating operations, with the ability to promote a strong culture of safety and compliance;
- Significant experience providing technical support in fieldwork, diving or boating environments, including the development and implementation of risk assessments, safe work procedures and operational documentation;
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve complex technical and operational issues, manage competing priorities and adapt effectively in a dynamic environment; and
- Well-developed communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to deliver training, provide specialist advice and maintain high levels of client service.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
How to apply
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 28 June 2026.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Catriona Taylor
Associate Director, Technical Operations - Academic Support Unit
Telephone: 07 5459 4593
Email: ADTechOpsASU@usc.edu.au
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