National Technician Commitment Program Lead

Unist; Australia; Remote; AUD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY seeks a visionary Technician Commitment Program Lead to drive the national program in Australia, translating an international framework into a dynamic national initiative. You will oversee strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level.

You will lead the Australian Technician Commitment team, collaborate with universities, government, and industry, and advocate for technical professionals, ensuring sustainable impact and alignment with national priorities.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience within higher education, research, research infrastructure or a related sector, including experience operating at a national or sector-wide level.
• Significant knowledge of technical services, technical professionals and workforce development within research, higher education or comparable environments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex programmes, with responsibility for strategy, governance, people, budgets, risk management and delivery of outcomes.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders across universities, government, funders, industry, professional bodies and technical communities.
• Exceptional communication, engagement and advocacy skills, with the credibility to represent the programme at senior national and international forums.
• Strong strategic, analytical and organisational skills, together with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and improving outcomes for technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the establishment, implementation and growth of the Technician Commitment in Australia, ensuring alignment with the global framework and strategic priorities.
• Establish and support the Australian Technician Commitment Steering Board, providing governance support, strategic advice, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead, develop and coordinate the Australian Technician Commitment team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with senior leaders across universities, research organisations, government, industry, funders and professional bodies to grow national participation and impact.
• Oversee the delivery of key program activities, including the Self-Assessment process, Collaboration Fund, national events and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Represent the Technician Commitment nationally and internationally, using evidence, advocacy and partnerships to strengthen the visibility, recognition and sustainability of Australia's technical workforce.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Equity & inclusion

Job description

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY seeks a visionary Technician Commitment Program Lead to drive the national program in Australia, translating an international framework into a dynamic national initiative. You will oversee strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level.

You will lead the Australian Technician Commitment team, collaborate with universities, government, and industry, and advocate for technical professionals, ensuring sustainable impact and alignment with national priorities.