Technical Officer

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Work type:Full time
Location:Hobart
Categories:Administration, Laboratory & Research Support

Technical Officer

• Deliver comprehensive technical support to teaching and learning programs
• People and development focused environment
• Full time, fixed term (12 months) role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The School of Medicine, part of the College of Health and Medicine is appointing a Technical Officer to provide support for the practical component of the courses. The Technical officer provide a broad level of support within the team environment, including providing technical assistance across the teaching facilities of the School of Medicine.

The Professional team, which the technical officer is part of, includes a wide range of administrative and support service functions including technical laboratory support. In the role as Technical Officer, you will be required to build strong professional relationships with academics to deliver outcomes supporting learning and teaching. You will need basic computer and software skills, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and the internet as a resource.

As our successful candidate, you will provide technical lab support to staff and students completing practicals and workshops. You will play a key role in the delivery of quality learning and teaching in the lab environment to enhance the student experience and graduate outcomes. You will assist with all preparations prior to class and packing up afterwards.

What you’ll do:

• Provide technical support for practical classes including assisting in the instruction of students on the correct and safe methods of collecting and handling biological specimens or chemicals, and the safe methods for operating equipment.
• Be responsible for the preparation, packing up and handling of teaching spaces including safe storage and disposal of chemicals or biological materials before and after use, and the moving of equipment from one class to the next.
• Assist with the preparation of animal material and human cadavers and cadaveric material for teaching.
• Assist in maintaining and promoting Work Health and Safety practices.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant experience, or a combination of equivalent qualifications, relevant training, knowledge, or experience.
• Relevant administration experience including the ability to maintain, support and provide feedback on systems, policies, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high-level organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure and prioritise tasks.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 4 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $86,321 comprising base salary within the range of $69,646 to $73,779 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 Seyed Ehsan Mousavi, Team Leader Technical Services  on [email protected]  or 03 62208548 .
• 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 - 499718 - Technical Officer.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 3 March 2024, 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.

Advertised:16 Feb 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:03 Mar 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time