Technical Coordinator

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager (Teaching or Research Support), the Technical Coordinator is responsible for overseeing day-to-day technical operations, compliance, and service delivery across laboratories, workshops, and workspaces, with a particular focus on Nursing, Anatomy, and Health Sciences (Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, and Chinese Medicine) as well as other STEM areas as required.

The role manages a team of Technical Officers to ensure the provision of high-quality, client-centric, and agile technical support for teaching, research, and industry activities, including purchasing, inductions, equipment usage, laboratory practices, preventative maintenance, inventory management, and the safe handling and disposal of materials. The Technical Coordinator liaises closely with stakeholders across STEM Schools, the College Office, Property Services, Finance, HR, and OHS to ensure compliance with RMIT policies, legislative standards, and budget requirements, while also supporting planning for new equipment and resources, conducting audits, implementing continuous improvement processes, and fostering a safe, collaborative, and values-driven work environment through effective staff management, performance planning, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications: Nursing, Anatomy, Health Sciences or Biological Sciences qualifications of a degree or higher (management experience considered favourable) and at least 4 years of subsequent relevant experience.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

1. Proven knowledge, experience, and technical ability in Nursing, Anatomy, or Biological Sciences, including the development of projects, advanced understanding of the safe operation of relevant equipment, and a good working knowledge of relevant techniques and practices.

2. Demonstrated experience in coordinating technical support for teaching and research activities, including planning, scheduling, and supervising support to ensure that it meets required standards and set timelines.

3. Experience in successfully supervising or managing technical services and associated technical support staff.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of current OHS legislation, regulations and standards with expertise in hazardous scenario management, and relevant experience in managing safe and compliant operations, preferably in a teaching and research environment.

5. Proven initiative and problem-solving skills and ability to organise, plan and manage complex tasks, work to deadlines, plan, effectively allocate resources, initiate and see activities through to completion, and evaluate and report on outcomes.

6. Highly organised with proven ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a pressured environment with limited direction, requiring flexibility and sound decision-making.

7. Effective communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team.

8. A strong service orientation with highly professional standards with experience in providing prompt, proactive, high-level support and a demonstrated ability to deliver innovative and creative solutions.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the College

The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.

The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:

• Quality Enhancement
• Learning and Teaching support

The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four Schools across five distinct functions:

• Student Lifecycle
• Planning & Operations
• Technical Services
• Program & Governance
• WIL & Engagement

Relevant digital solutions - such as Workday - are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group's end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.

The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

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Job Description - Technical Coordinator

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