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• Support world-class maritime training through hands-on technical and vessel operations assistance
• Deliver safe, high-quality learning support across maritime facilities, vessels, and specialist laboratories
• Full time, ongoing role based in Beauty Point!

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Technical Assistant in the Australian Maritime College (AMC).

The Technical Assistant actively contributes to the support and delivery of high quality, safe and efficient teaching and learning activities. The incumbent ensures core performance criteria of safe operations and student outcomes are achieved. The position works closely with academic personnel and a small team of specialist technical staff delivering technical support to teaching and learning programs, research, consultancy activities and fieldwork. There is also a requirement for undertaking basic repairs and routine maintenance tasks.

What you’ll do:

• Support academic staff to ensure the implementation of WHS requirements and procedures during T&L activities.
• Undertake routine planned maintenance activities and repairs of vessels and facilities.
• Engage with and supervise contractors from various trades to ensure that work is undertaken in a safe and timely manner.
• Undertake workplace health and safety checks and audits of vessels, facilities and equipment plus to ensure compliance with current industry standards.
• Operate or assist in the launching/recovery and operation of AMC vessels for the purposes of maintenance, training and voyages.­

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a trade assistant or similar in mechanical/technical workshops or marine industry.
• Experience in minor carpentry/joinery, composite/fibreglass repair, marine electrical systems and marine/industrial coatings. 
• Experience with computer based Planned Management Systems software.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Coxswain Certificate or ability to obtain.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 4 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $91,488 comprising base salary within the range of $73,814 to $78,195 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 success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Geoff Eyers, Marine Manager, Geoff.Eyers@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS 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.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502449 & 502454 - Technical Assistant.pdf

Applications close Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 11.55pm 

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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.