Technical Coordinator, Visual Arts

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose‑driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

The Technical Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of technical services within the School of Creative Arts & Humanities. Reporting to the School Operations Manager, this position coordinates technical operations, workplace health and safety, technical staff deployment, communications, and systems management to support the school's teaching, learning and research activities. Working across various visual arts disciplines you will be a key link between academic staff and the technical services team, helping create exceptional experiences for students and staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise technical services operations to support learning, teaching and research activities.

• Lead and support Technical Services Officers through workload planning, recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day supervision.

• Coordinate the procurement, maintenance and lifecycle management of technical equipment, facilities and resources.

• Drive workplace health and safety compliance, training, inductions and risk management activities across School facilities.

• Build strong working relationships with academic, professional and external stakeholders to support school operations, events and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Team

The School of Creative Arts & Humanities sits within the Faculty of Arts, Society and Business, a faculty committed to empowering the next generation to think critically, act creatively and engage globally. The school delivers transformative educational experiences that foster curiosity, artistic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role works closely with academic and professional staff and leads a dedicated technical services team that enables outstanding teaching, research and creative practice outcomes.