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Technical Officer - Exercise Science

• Facilitate the preparation of practical classes as well as providing administration support.
• Maintain equipment within Exercise Science and ensure efficient operations of teaching laboratories
• Full-time, Ongoing role based in Launceston

About the opportunity

The Technical Officer – Exercise Science position is part of the School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Medicine. The appointee will provide support for the practical and laboratory-based learning, teaching and research that takes place across the disciplines of Allied Health, and Biomedical Science and the wider College offerings of Pharmacy and Nursing delivered on the northern campus.

This position empowers the technical officer to support quality learning and teaching to enhance the student experience and graduate outcomes. The appointee will draw on time management and technical skills to facilitate the preparation, setup/pack up of practical classes as well as providing varying levels of administration support. Teamwork and collegiality will come in to play contributing to the wider professional services team through additional support as required and building strong professional relationships with academics to provide exceptional service to the delivery of learning outcomes.   

What you’ll do:

• Identify and coordinate material and equipment requirements for laboratory practical classes and prepare laboratories in conjunction with Academic staff needs.
• In collaboration with Work, Health and Safety staff, adhere to, implement, and respond to Work Health and Safety policy, procedure, guidelines, and risks to contribute to a safe working environment for staff and students.
• Maintain, calibrate and facilitate servicing of equipment within Exercise Science and ensure efficient operations of teaching laboratories.
• Maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables for the Movement laboratories, including procurement, utilising existing University and School based financial systems.
• Provide technical support to unit coordinators during practical classes when required.
• Liaise with external agencies and equipment suppliers to maintain and develop knowledge in technological advances in equipment and technologies within the relevant discipline.
• Actively maintain and develop technical skills and knowledge.

What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a diploma level qualification with relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as a team member, provide responsible innovation in task delivery and effectively manage workload and priorities.
• Highly developed oral, written, negotiation and interpersonal skills, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to think flexibly.
• The ability to take responsibility for initiating, sustaining, completing, and evaluating systems, processes, policies, and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
•  Demonstrated high-level organisational and administrative skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and prioritise tasks, together with experience in the use of inventory applications.
• Demonstrated high level skills in a range of computer software applications including word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software, email, and the internet as a resource.
• Experience in working with biological material that may include blood products and low-level infectious agents.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 4 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $88,479 comprising base salary within the range of $71,387 to $75,623 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• 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 Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
• For further information about this position, please contact Georgina Rumbel, Senior Technical Officer, georgina.rumbel@utas.edu.au or 03 6324 5408.
• 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 - 500614 - Technical Officer - Exercise Science.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 12 January 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.