• Join a skilled technical team that supports diverse disciplines like biology, archaeology, and environmental science through hands-on lab work, fieldwork, and research support.
• Manage a team of technicians, improve systems and processes, and help create a safe, efficient work environment across teaching and research activities.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice. Technical Services provides discipline specific, applied knowledge and skill sets to support UWA’s teaching and research goals in unison with our academic staff. This team of practitioners is focused on high performance outcomes, compliance and contributing to a pragmatic safety culture via the implementation of safe systems of work. The team operates across a broad portfolio including teaching, fieldwork support, laboratory management, instrument/equipment stewardship, research training/design/optimisation and analysis, program coordination, and workshop design, manufacture and repair.

This team underpins training and learning across the broad Field of Education of “Natural, Agricultural and Social Sciences” and may include disciplines such as animal biology, plant biology, archaeology, geography and the characterisation/analysis of environmental materials, including the curation of associated resources. This team supports teaching both on and off campus which may include fieldwork.

About the opportunity

• Operate independently under broad direction to deliver high-level, discipline-specific technical expertise, supporting academic staff, technical teams, and students in practical and research activities.
• Lead a team of teaching technicians to ensure efficient, high-quality operations within set timelines and budgets, collaborating with Laboratory Supervisors, Unit Coordinators, and key stakeholders.
• Partner with the Manager, Training and Learning to create and enforce policies and procedures that promote safe and effective work environments across all technical activities.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Extensive experience engaging various internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email on online/internet-based systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies and procedures for the administration of infrastructure and Occupational Health & Safety

Note: The successful candidate must be physically capable of meeting the role’s demands, hold a current “C” Class manual driver’s licence, and be prepared for occasional travel, after-hours or weekend work, and potential tasks involving the handling or care of animals.

Position description: Manager (Natural, Agricultural and Social Sciences) 521009.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Power at sarah.vetten@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 11 August 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia / This position is only open to Current UWA staff / This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.