Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Team

Technical Services at UTS support teaching, research, and operational excellence across science, engineering, health, and design disciplines. Dedicated technical teams manage laboratories, fieldwork logistics, and specialist facilities, while overseeing procurement, asset management, and compliance with safety protocols. They play a strategic role in enabling high-quality education and research through infrastructure support, risk management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. 

Within the Faculty of Science, Technical Services provides dedicated support for teaching and research laboratories, fieldwork operations, and specialist facilities. Teams oversee procurement and asset management, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and deliver critical operational support that enables safe, efficient, and innovative scientific activity.

About the Role

The Technical Services Coordinator provides operational leadership and specialist technical expertise to deliver safe, high-quality technical services for teaching, research and external engagement across designated laboratory and technical spaces. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the role coordinates technical staff and resources, maintains and improves specialised equipment and facilities, and partners with stakeholders to ensure services remain aligned to evolving faculty priorities.

We are currently hiring for two full time positions.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Leading the delivery of safe, high-quality technical and laboratory services to support teaching, research and external engagement activities.
• Coordinating day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring technical readiness, service continuity and responsive stakeholder support across students, academics and researchers.
• Managing specialised equipment and facilities, including maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, procurement support and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a strong safety and compliance culture by overseeing WHS procedures, risk assessments, training, audits and safe laboratory/fieldwork practices.
• Providing leadership and operational coordination for technical staff, teaching support, scheduling, resource planning and efficient use of facilities and budgets.

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with academic staff, students, and external stakeholders.
2. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and high performing teams.
3. Broad and deep understanding of laboratory operations, including high volume teaching service as well as research operations, scientific procedures, and use of specialised equipment used across the Physics, Chemistry & Forensics disciplines.
4. Extensive experience of working in chemical-intensive laboratory environments and/or supporting higher-risk activities (e.g., laser laboratories where applicable), including implementing local controls, training/competency support and safe work practices.
5. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including the ability to allocate work equitably, support staff development, and foster a high-performance culture.
6. Proven ability to mentor and train staff and students in technical procedures, equipment use, and safe work practices.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $109,014 - $120,596 pa (HEW 7)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How To Apply

Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website.  Here you can download:

• full details of the application process;
• a copy of the position statement; and
• information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC340200 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at rec••••••••@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Accessibility

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact rec••••••••@uts.edu.au for assistance. 

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.