• 2 x full time, 2 years fixed term opportunities. Located at the Charles Perkins Centre on the Camperdown Campus
• Use your technical skills and experience to support practical class delivery and educational excellence
• Base Salary HEO6 $103,185 - $111,237 p.a. + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for two proactive Technical Officers to join the vibrant Technical Support Services portfolio assisting the practical class delivery in the dry and wet lab teaching spaces at the Charles Perkins Centre. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, client-focused technical support that enhances research and teaching outcomes across multiple schools and faculties.

One role will primarily support Pharmacology and Pharmacy classes, while the other will primarily support the Medical Sciences. Willingness for cross-training, adaptability to learn new techniques, and flexibility to work around the business unit needs are required.

The successful candidate/s will provide hands-on assistance for practical classes, demonstrations, and research activities; maintain equipment and facilities to ensure a safe and efficient working environment; and offer expert technical advice to academic and research staff. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, the Technical Officers will contribute to the delivery of engaging, safe teaching spaces and support the manufacture of research equipment using industry-leading machinery across the University's network of laboratories.

Working closely with the Senior Technical Officer/s, you will collaborate closely with academic staff to ensure timely and accurate setup of practical classes and research support activities. Drawing on your technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and understanding of relevant standards and procedures, you will solve complex technical problems, set up and demonstrate specialised equipment, and train users in its safe and effective operation.

The Technical Officers will engage with Technical Support Services (TSS) teams across the University to support resource-sharing and consistency in operations. The role also involves contributing to the implementation of new systems, technologies, and organisational processes at the local level, working collaboratively with other University units as required.

The Technical Officers may also provide supervision and guidance to junior technical staff and will occasionally be required to support activities in other locations across the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• perform whole-of-life handling, storage and disposal of restricted/hazardous waste, materials, and specimens in accordance with established technical and safety procedures
• support the implementation of service improvements and service excellence within the responsibility area
• develop strong, collaborative, functional relationships within TSS and with other relevant University teams, to enable delivery of effective technical services
• support the Senior Technical Officer in planning and managing resources (e.g. equipment, consumables, services, etc.) and ensuring that critical teaching and research priorities are met
• lead by example by visibly adhering to established WHS/compliance procedures and leading practices, including all customer-facing activities and communications
• monitor, report on and carry out corrective actions on WHS and legislative compliance of the work environment, including in relation to building-related maintenance and facility cleaning.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for two Technical Officers who have:

• a bachelor's degree in the following fields; Biochemistry, Medical Science, Pharmacology or Pharmacy
• the ability to apply and contribute to the development, maintenance, and review of standard technical documentation and operating procedures
• demonstrated experience in cell culture, ELISA, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or chemical preparation techniques
• demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work. Along with the demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes under pressure, with competing priorities and limited supervision
• experience of optimising protocols and an ability apply and contribute to the development, maintenance, and review of standard technical documentation and operating procedures
• relevant experience preparing, streamlining, set up/pack down of higher educational laboratory classes as well as experience with safety and compliance training in this workspace
• sound working knowledge and experience in implementing of safety regulations (OGTR/PC2) and operating procedures within the laboratory environment, including relevant experience the safe handling/storage/disposal of biological waste and hazardous substance.
  

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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Applications Close

Thursday 14 August 2025 11:59 PM