Technician, Nutrition and Dietetics

University of the Sunshine Coast; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) invites applications for a Technician (Nutrition and Dietetics) based at the Moreton Bay campus in Petrie. This 18.13-hour-per-week part-time role offers a level 5 salary of AU$82,843–AU$93,358 per annum, plus up to 17% employer superannuation, with ongoing appointment.

You will prepare, facilitate and maintain high-quality practical and simulation-based learning experiences, supporting teaching across Nutrition and Dietetics and other Allied Health

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Nutrition or related Allied Health field.
• Experience in commercial or teaching kitchen, food prep, or practical technical support in health/education.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, including risk assessments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and IT proficiency.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to work across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation, setup and pack-down of practical classes and assessments with facilities and tech readiness.
• Manage teaching facilities, equipment, resources, including maintenance, inventory and safety compliance.
• Provide technical expertise and support to academic staff across Nutrition and Dietetics and allied programs, maintaining records.

Skills

Teaching kitchen experience

Analytical problem-solving

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Resource management

Team collaboration

Independence and flexibility

Education

Nutrition/Dietetics degree

Job description

University of the Sunshine Coast – Petrie QLD

• Academic Support Unit, UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Part-time (18.13 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join UniSC’s Academic Support Unit as a Technician (Nutrition and Dietetics), where your technical expertise will help bring health education to life. Working closely with academic staff and technical colleagues, you will prepare, facilitate and maintain high-quality practical and simulation-based learning experiences that support student development across Nutrition and Dietetics and other Allied Health programs.

With a focus on technical operations, resource coordination and safety, you will play an important role in ensuring teaching facilities, equipment and resources are ready to deliver outstanding learning outcomes. You will contribute to the effective operation of practical teaching environments, support compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, and collaborate across technical teams to maintain continuity of service and support teaching and research activities.

You will

• Coordinate the preparation, setup and pack-down of practical classes and assessments, ensuring facilities, equipment, resources and associated technologies are ready to support high-quality teaching and learning;
• Manage teaching facilities, equipment and resources, including maintenance, cleaning, calibration, inventory, stock control and safe storage, while supporting workplace health and safety compliance, risk management and operational procedures; and
• Provide technical expertise and practical support to academic staff across Nutrition and Dietetics and other Allied Health programs, maintaining accurate records, contributing to continuous improvement and collaborating with technical colleagues to ensure effective service delivery.

About you

You are a proactive and solutions-focused technical professional who takes pride in creating safe, organised and well-equipped practical learning environments. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you manage resources effectively, maintain high standards of cleanliness and respond confidently to operational challenges. Your excellent communication and organisational skills enable you to build positive working relationships, manage competing priorities and contribute to a collaborative, service-focused team.

You will possess:

• A relevant degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Allied Health or Health Science, or a combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• Experience in a commercial or teaching kitchen, food preparation and cooking, or practical technical support within a health, sport or tertiary education environment.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, including conducting and documenting risk assessments and implementing safe operating procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in relevant IT systems, and the ability to prepare reports, maintain records and document operational procedures.
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to support activities across campuses as required.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC 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 *************@usc.edu.au or call [phone].

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Steve Osborne
Senior Technical Officer, Allied Health - Academic Support Unit
Telephone: [phone]***
Email: ********@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Discover UniSC

• 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 theScience in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.