National Technician Commitment Program Lead

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney via Microscopy Australia invites applications for the Technician Commitment Program Lead, a full-time fixed-term role for two years with a base salary of A$162,528 plus 17% superannuation. You will provide senior strategic and operational leadership to establish and grow the Technician Commitment in Australia, aligning with the global framework and priorities.

You will establish the Australian Technician Commitment Steering Board, build a national community, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, multi-stakeholder programmes at national level.
• Strong governance, risk, budget, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills with credibility in senior forums.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education.
• Experience in higher education, research or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for establishment and growth of the Technician Commitment in Australia.
• Establish and support the Australian Technician Commitment Steering Board.
• Lead, develop and coordinate the Australian Technician Commitment team.
• Build relationships with universities, government, funders and industry.
• Represent the programme at national and international forums.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Advocacy

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Job description

University of Sydney via Microscopy Australia invites applications for the Technician Commitment Program Lead, a full-time fixed-term role for two years with a base salary of A$162,528 plus 17% superannuation. You will provide senior strategic and operational leadership to establish and grow the Technician Commitment in Australia, aligning with the global framework and priorities.

You will establish the Australian Technician Commitment Steering Board, build a national community, and collaborate