Lead Technical Specialist

This leadership position requires a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technician to oversee the delivery of technical services, resources, and activities that enhance student experiences and academic excellence.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of technicians, manage daily operations, and ensure smooth technical support across campuses. They will also act as deputy to the Team Leader, stepping into leadership responsibilities when required.

This role supports operations across southern campuses with a base location at our Moreton Bay Campuses and 1 day per week at our UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus.

• Provide expert technical leadership and specialist support for the effective delivery and administration of practical programs, enhancing scholarly practice and student learning outcomes across Nursing and Midwifery schools and campuses;
• Act as second in charge to the Team Leader (Nursing and Midwifery), supporting the effective management of staff, facilities, and resources to ensure safe and efficient delivery of practical sessions through expert technical support, administration, and safety practices such as risk assessments and equipment maintenance;
• Develop and implement operational strategies to meet staffing requirements across allocated sites, ensuring budget compliance and provide regular performance updates to the Team Leader (Nursing and Midwifery);
• Plan, troubleshoot, and support the delivery of immersive simulation activities across allocated sites, ensuring high-quality clinical learning experiences; and
• Conduct recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new or less experienced team members across relevant sites to ensure a well-supported and capable technical team.

You are a natural leader with a talent for building high-performing teams and cultivating a positive, client-centred work culture. Your excellent communication skills enable you to engage effectively with stakeholders, negotiate service-level outcomes, and foster strong collaboration across teams. Committed to delivering outstanding client service, you lead with purpose, driving continuous improvement, guiding professional development, and ensuring your team is well-supported through tailored onboarding, training, and regular performance feedback.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Current registration with APHRA as a registered nurse (Postgraduate qualifications desirable) with at least four years' experience in the provision of a broad range of activities in support of undergraduate teaching in the assigned discipline/s; or extensive experience (greater than 5 years) of direct operations within the assigned discipline may be considered acceptable;
• Leadership experience in managing a support function pertaining to the technical areas of Nursing and Midwifery programs;
• Technical expertise with respect to the technical systems utilised within the scope of the Nursing and Midwifery;
• Knowledge and commitment to effect workplace health, safety, and wellbeing strategies to a technical environment including overseeing implementation and auditing;
• Experience in change management and mentoring of a team of technical professionals, including the ability to establish priorities and manage competing deadlines.

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We encourage commentary on achievements relative to opportunity and provide resources for career development. The organisation fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, recognising contributions to its culture and success.

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