Manager Technical Services: Electrical, Electronic and IT

• Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $101,110 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

We have an exciting new position within the team at UniSA STEM for a Manager Technical Services: Electrical, Electronic and IT. This is your opportunity to join a newly established leadership team as we deliver technical services to support teaching, research and commercial activities.

This role is accountable for the successful integration, delivery, and management of an extensive range of technical operations. This includes leading a team of technical staff, acting as a discipline expert and reference point in providing innovative solutions, optimising resources, and working collaboratively to ensure the delivery of streamlined technical services across the Unit.

About UniSA STEM

Technology is evolving more rapidly than we would have ever thought possible. The University of South Australia is meeting future challenges through cutting-edge research and the education of tomorrow’s professionals.

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition.

Our researchers deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts. We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities. What’s discovered one day is taught the next.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as an expert and reference point for technical services in the Electronic and Information Technology disciplines
  
• Manage Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology discipline’s day to day technical operations and services to ensure high quality technical services are provided to students, staff and visitors
  
• Lead the procurement, acquisition and installation of new equipment and lab consumables
  
• Support the STEM Executive team to manage the Unit’s infrastructure and resources
  
• Contribute to leading the management of the Unit’s technical Work Health and Safety responsibilities in accordance with legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements and within the University’s policies and procedures
  
• Liaise with the Commercial Manager to identify, shape, drive and maximise STEM’s commercial testing and consulting activities within the discipline

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and developing a team
  
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and experience in managing a multi-site workplace with significant WHS requirements
  
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate, communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders
  
• Demonstrated strategic conceptual abilities, including proven hands-on experience in evaluating intricate technical requirements for research and consultancy projects, and designing advanced analytical procedures and techniques to solve complex industrial problems

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
  
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  
• Flexible working conditions
  
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
  
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3753.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 23 January 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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