Senior Technical Officer

University of Tasmania; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tasmania invites applications for a Senior Technical Officer to lead high-quality technical and laboratory support across health disciplines in Launceston. You will coordinate a team of technical staff, mentor colleagues, and ensure laboratories and teaching spaces are ready and safe for student learning.

Reporting to the Laboratory Operations Lead, you will collaborate with academic and professional staff to drive continuous improvement and deliver outstanding teaching and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and oversee the work of others to support service delivery.
• Ability to manage stakeholder requirements within WHS and budget parameters.
• Adept at analysing and solving complex technical problems and adapting to changing priorities.
• Experience with maintenance and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide operational oversight of technical staff for teaching activities.
• Collaborate with academic and professional staff to plan and deliver laboratory and non-classroom teaching.
• Develop staff capabilities through mentoring, induction and performance review.
• Provide high-level technical advice to support teaching and learning methods and instrumentation.
• Contribute to safe working practices through WHS inductions and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Safety and WHS

Mentoring

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting the next generation of health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities, flexible work arrangements and access to a broad range of staff benefits
• Full time, Fixed Term (Dec 2027) role based in Launceston

About the opportunity

Join the University of Tasmania's Health team as a Senior Technical Officer, where you will lead the delivery of high-quality technical and laboratory support that underpins practical learning experiences across multiple health disciplines. Reporting to the Laboratory Operations Lead, you will coordinate a team of technical staff, collaborate with academic and professional colleagues, and ensure laboratories and specialist teaching spaces are equipped, safe and ready for student learning. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a technically skilled professional who enjoys mentoring others, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to outstanding teaching and learning outcomes in a dynamic health education environment.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and provide operational oversight of technical support staff to ensure effective, efficient technical service delivery for practical teaching activities.
• Liaise and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, both academic and professional to ensure laboratory and other ‘non classroom’ based teaching and learning activities are effectively planned and delivered.
• Develop capability of new and existing technical staff through agile leadership, mentoring, induction and performance planning and review.
• Support high quality teaching and learning experiences by providing high-level technical advice in methodologies and instrumentation.
• Support a safe working environment by assisting with WHS inductions, documentation, and communication of safety requirements, while proactively identifying hazards and contributing to risk mitigation activities.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and oversee the work of others collaboratively, to support effective service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and meet internal stakeholder requirements within budget, WHS and other operating parameters, interact effectively and positively with external organisations and individuals and respond to changing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and solve complex technical and non-technical problems and to adapt rapidly to changing priorities and tasks.
• Demonstrated sound understanding and practical experience in the use maintenance and operational repair of experimental and diagnostic equipment and instrumentation.

Qualifications and Licences:

• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration or a willingness to obtain.
• UTAS Fire Warden training or willingness to obtain.
• Provide First Aid Qualification.
• Preferable: Qualification in Risk Management and Assessment.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

Applications close Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 Tasmania Standard Time

Applications close: 29 Sep 2026 Tasmania Standard Time