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Technical Assistant

Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW
A$71,097 p/a (plus 17% superannuation)
Science & Technology → Laboratory & Technical Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


  • Enhance hands on learning experiences that help students build real-world skills in science and health.
  • Work closely with passionate team to deliver high-quality teaching support across multiple schools.
  • Ensure best practices in lab safety and equipment maintenance, fostering a secure and professional learning space.

The role

  • Full Time, Continuing
  • Level 4 - $71,097 to $77,179 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Wagga Wagga

You will support hands-on education by preparing interactive class environments, maintaining specialised tools, and guiding students in the use of essential techniques. You'll collaborate with academic staff, contribute to innovative teaching practices, and help ensure a safe, professional space where students can thrive and grow in confidence.

We are currently looking for an individual with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, follow direction and procedure, whilst also being able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the position.

About you

  • Completion of Year 12, normally with at least one (1) years subsequent relevant work experience in Agriculture; or completion of a certificate or associate diploma qualification in Agriculture with no relevant on the job experience; or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • Physically able to handle large animals and complete husbandry practices
  • Ability to follow direction and procedure to complete well defined tasks
  • Awareness of the emotional demands associated with routine handling of cadavers and assisting in euthanasia of animals

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Joe Price | Technical Manager, Animal and Field | [email protected] | Ph: (02) 6933 2123

Closing Date: 11pm, 18 June 2025


About Charles Sturt University

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

CSU is a community that embraces diversity and nurtures individual growth. At CSU we value economic, social and environmental sustainability. CSU connects with the communities in which it operates, providing an excellence in our courses and the opportunities that arise from them. Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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