Supervising Technician

$106,563 to $120,783
- Ongoing, full-time
- Gardens Point

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking a Supervising Technician (Engineering Precinct) to join Faculty Operations, Faculty of Engineering, Academic Division.

The Supervising Technician - Engineering Precinct provides operational management of, and leadership for, the Engineering Precinct Technical Team. The position sits within the broader Technical Services and Space Team, within the Faculty of Engineering. The role is responsible for the management and deployment of technical resources to ensure safe and sustainable laboratory operations. The role will oversee delivery of technical support services that underpin the faculty's research and, learning and teaching programs. The position will also assume project management responsibilities for a range of technical projects.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the area**
- The Faculty of Engineering aims to shape the world we live in by engineering sustainable, innovative and liveable environments. Our programs focus on teaching, research and building a better quality of life through advancements in robotics, manufacturing, Al, architecture, and construction.
The Faculty adapts and innovates infrastructure to meet real world challenges such as overpopulation, natural disasters and climate change. We pursue high-level engagement with a range of sectors to deliver benefits across health, transport, aerospace, manufacturing, mining and agriculture. Through long-standing collaborations with partners such as BMW, Boeing, Stryker, Shell and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the Faculty remains at the forefront by facilitating learning that is delivered on campus, online and in the real world. Strong industry connections enable us to address complex challenges through research and innovation, as well as offer our students relevant and practical learning experiences.
Our Schools are established around disciplines that promote collaboration in teaching and research. These include the:

- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering.

The Faculty is also home to outstanding researchers of international renown that collaborate with partners to improve systems in robotics, medical, mechanical, mining, food and beverages, oil and gas, energy, water and sugar. Our Research Centres include:

- Centre for Biomedical Technologies
- QUT Centre for Robotics
- Centre for Transformative Biomimetics in Bioengineering
- Australia-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

The faculty is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team comprising the deputy dean, heads of schools, and other senior faculty staff..

**What you need to succeed**
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a postgraduate qualification, in conjunction with at least four years relevant experience in managing technical teams.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead and manage an effective team, including monitoring performance, providing feedback, managing workload, and identifying training needs.
- Demonstrated project management experience to effectively oversee and deliver complex technical projects.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability that enables critical evaluation of systems, processes, and mechanisms of failure.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working partnerships at all levels of an organisation, including with individuals whose first language is other than English.
- Demonstrate ability to display initiative, contribute new ideas and proactively contribute to the development of a thriving team culture.
- Proven ability to effectively prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines and manage an allocated annual budget.
- Proven ability to provide a strong focus on health, safety and the environment while maintaining client deliverables.