Technician (Engineering) in Mons

• Academic Support Unit, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Professional Level 5 - $82,843 - $93,358 p. a. plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Technician (Engineering) to join the Academic Support Unit (ASU).

This exciting role provides hands‐on technical support for research and undergraduate engineering teaching, including laboratory classes, workshops, and practical projects.

You will ensure safe, well‐equipped learning environments, assist students with technical tasks, and contribute to the maintenance and operation of workshop and laboratory equipment.

• You will
• prepare, set up, and pack down laboratory classes, workshops, and practical activities, ensuring safe and effective learning environments for students;
• operate and maintain workshop machinery and equipment, fabricate components, fixtures, and prototypes to support teaching, research, and student projects; and
• liaise with academic staff and the technical team to deliver practical support, equipment inductions, and competency‐based training while ensuring compliance with WHS and risk management requirements.

About you

You are a proactive, hands‐on professional who thrives in dynamic and practical environments.

You enjoy working directly with students and staff, providing technical expertise and ensuring learning spaces are safe, functional, and well‐resourced.

You take pride in producing high‐quality work, solving problems efficiently, and supporting others to achieve successful outcomes.

You are adaptable, organised, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.

You will possess

• a relevant trade qualification or equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience;
• experience providing technical support in teaching, workshop, or laboratory environments, preferably at tertiary level;
• ability and willingness to learn new technologies, including 3D printing and emerging lab equipment;
• proven ability to safely operate and maintain workshop machinery and equipment;
• effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff and students;
• strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities;
• knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, including risk assessments and safe operating procedures;
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Uni SC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences.

We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context.

For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc. edu. au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

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.