- Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs and UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a. (pro rata), plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Part-time (50% FTE / 18.13 hours per week), ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Are you a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working across education, STEM, technology and the creative arts? Join our team and play a key role in creating engaging, practical learning experiences for students across our Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay campuses.
Working under the direction of the Senior Technical Officer, you’ll provide practical and technical support across Education and the Creative Industries dispensary. From preparing resources and equipment for practical classes across science, STEM, mathematics, technology and the arts, to managing equipment loans, inventory, assets and user support, no two days will be the same. You’ll also contribute to safe and effective learning environments through equipment maintenance, inductions, risk management and WHS practices. If you enjoy variety, working with people and using your technical skills to support hands-on learning, we’d love to hear from you.
You will
- Deliver technical support for teaching and learning by preparing, facilitating and maintaining high-quality practical learning experiences for the Education discipline and the operation of the Creative Industries dispensary;
- 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 a practical, solutions-focused professional who enjoys supporting learning through well-organised, hands-on technical services. With experience in education, science, creative industries or a related field, you bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality support for students and staff. You are confident managing competing priorities, maintaining safe and effective learning environments, and working with diverse stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. With a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement, you take pride in providing reliable technical support that enables successful teaching, learning and student experiences.
You will possess:
- Completion of a relevant degree in Education, Creative Industries, Arts, Design or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Daryle Sullivan
Team Leader, Fieldwork, Education and Creative Industries - Academic Support Unit
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 5456 5761
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact [email protected]
Discover UniSC
We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.
We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
