• Join a dedicated team supporting UWA’s research and teaching goals across Natural, Agricultural, and Social Sciences.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise to support fieldwork and laboratory teaching in Earth Science disciplines
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment, ongoing
• Salary range: $83,212 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• Position based at Crawley Campus.

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 supports disciplines within the Natural, Agricultural, and Social Sciences, enhancing learning and research both on campus and in the field. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team that plays a vital part in delivering real-world learning experiences and innovative research.

About the opportunity

• Deliver high-level, discipline-specific technical support for practical teaching in laboratory and fieldwork settings, with a focus on geosciences.
• Provide training and technical expertise in specialist equipment and procedures, ensuring optimal safety and compliance in all operations.
• Support the maintenance, servicing, and procurement of equipment and consumables for practical teaching, adhering to relevant policies and guidelines.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in geoscience with demonstrated skills in microscopy and fieldwork support.
• Proven ability to provide technical support in teaching and research settings, including microscopy, equipment setup, maintenance, and management. Experience in tertiary or secondary education is an advantage.
• Experience in scientific fieldwork, including the ability to assist with regional travel, remote work, and camping-based activities.
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks such as lifting, carrying, and handling equipment for field and lab activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Special Requirement(s):

• Current “C” class manual driver’s licence.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to operate 4WD and Light Rigid (LR) passenger vehicles is desirable.
• Some after-hours work may be required, including overnight fieldwork

Position description: Technical Officer 520983.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kirsty Brooks, Manager (Natural, Agricultural and Social Sciences, 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 Sunday, 17 August 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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.

Learn more about us.

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.

For queries, contact the person named in the ad or the Talent team at [email protected], including the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.