• Be part of Australia’s only specialist podiatric medical school at a world top 100 university.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Part-time (0.6FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $77,205 – $82,011p.a. (pro-rata) 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 “Life Sciences” and may include disciplines such as gross anatomy, physiology, sports science, optometry, and podiatry including the curation of associated resources.

About the opportunity

• Provide expert technical assistance to staff and students for practical activities and research, operating under general direction.
• Work within the Podiatric clinical and surgical teaching laboratories under local supervision.
• Prepare and receive clinical equipment in compliance with WA Health Department hospital licensing standards.

About you

• Year 12 or equivalent competency.
• Considerable relevant experience at an appropriate level.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and online/internet-based systems.

Note: You must hold a current “C” Class manual driver’s licence and be able to fit the physical requirements of the position. Some after-hours work may be required by the successful applicant.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Crystie Ettridge at [email protected]

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 Wednesday, 6 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.

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 [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.