90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556

Academic Support Unit

L5 $82,843 - $93,358 +17% super

Professional

Technical Support

Full-Time

Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs

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 key role in delivering hands-on, practical learning experiences for undergraduate students. You’ll work independently, providing technical expertise and support for practical and simulation classes, coordinating resources to ensure smooth delivery and a high-quality learning environment. Your contribution directly supports students in achieving their learning objectives and gaining the practical skills essential for their future careers in paramedicine.

You will

• Deliver technical support for teaching and learning by preparing, facilitating and maintaining high-quality practical learning experiences for the Paramedicine and other Allied Health programs;
• Ensure safe and effective operation of facilities, equipment, and resources through instruction, compliance with health and safety policies, risk and waste management, routine maintenance, and the implementation of new techniques and procedures; and
• Support workforce capability and collaboration by liaising and assisting team members, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

About you

You are highly organised with excellent time management skills, able to balance competing priorities effectively in a dynamic environment. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, applying practical solutions to challenges as they arise. Equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team, you maintain positive working relationships and collaborate effectively to achieve shared goals.

You will possess:

• Completion of a relevant degree (Paramedicine or health discipline) or a combination of relevant experience and education/training may also be considered. Experience in providing technical and practical support within a tertiary educational environment for allied health discipline or allied health industry desirable;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills particularly using IT systems with proven ability to gain cooperation from a broad range of staff at all levels. Proficiency in software applications such as MS Office Suite, Teams and other relevant platforms is essential including the ability to produce reports and operational procedures;
• A sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, including experience in conducting and documenting risk assessments and implementing safe operating procedures;
• A demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in a practical environment; and
• Current driver’s licence.

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

Position description: 494045 - Technician (Allied Health - Paramedicine).pdf

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 5 July 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:

Louise Maxfield

Team Leader, Paramedicine and Allied Health – Academic Support Unit

Telephone: 07 5456 5933

Email: lmaxfield@usc.edu.au