Jobs and Careers

• Deliver expert technical support to staff and students
• Facilitate safe, efficient operations to support academic programs
• Two part time roles (up to 0.6 FTE total), 12-month Fixed-Term opportunity based in Launceston 

About the opportunity

As a Technical Officer, you will provide support to programs across the School as a member of the Technical team, with a primary focus on supporting workshop operations including timber and wood products, printmaking, painting, photography and other 2D and 3D making techniques using a variety of equipment, materials, machinery, tools and techniques.

What you’ll do:

• Provide assistance to staff and students in and outside of class times / connect with educators and students to support unit lessons, student projects and exhibition displays on and off campus
• Prepare and make ready for teaching materials and equipment for classes in teaching studios.
• Good communication with colleagues and contribute to maintaining systems and processes for collaborating with professional staff.
• Contribute to a safe working environment / collaborate with staff to maintain safe systems of work for school activities.
• Maintaining equipment and working environment / ensuring that spaces and equipment is cared for and maintained.

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of Diploma or Certificate III level qualification in a relevant area with extensive work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Knowledge and experience in 2D image making, primarily but not limited to painting, printmaking and photography.
• Knowledge and experience in 3D object design and making, including but not limited to hand made object making, CAD additive and subtractive form making processes,
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant workplace health and safety regulation and a history of behaviour that demonstrates a deep commitment to the promotion of a safe and healthy workplace.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Benjamin Ducroz, Operations Manager, Benjamin.Ducroz@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501124 - Technical Officer.pdf

Applications close Tuesday 5 August 2025, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.