Senior Technical Services Officer
Continuing, Full-Time appointment
Professional Employee Level 7
$96,559 – $105,992 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Provide leadership and mentorship to Technical Officers, work closely with academic staff to ensure effective technical support, and maintain critical infrastructure and equipment.

About the Position
As the Senior Technical Services Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing technical support activities across laboratories, fieldwork, and research facilities in the Faculty of Science and Technology. The position ensures that technical services align with teaching and research needs while maintaining compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, risk management policies, and best practices.

You will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement across various Science, Engineering, and IT laboratories and facilities.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Trade qualification in related discipline or a degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with relevant technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level technical support across Science, Engineering and IT laboratories and workshops.
• Extensive knowledge of WHS regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks applicable to laboratory environments.
• Experience in mentoring, training, and providing leadership to technical staff and students.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting abilities in handling laboratory or engineering equipment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with academic and professional staff, students, external suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing laboratory infrastructure, maintaining technical resources, and overseeing procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply technical procedures, policies, and documentation.
• Knowledge of chemical safety regulations.
• Experience with remote fieldwork and supporting research activities in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of higher education sector requirements for technical support services.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration
Appointment for this role will be at Professional Level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $96,559- 105,992 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $112,974 - $124,010 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Roanne Ramsey on 08 •••• •574 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Do you need support?
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture.

Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or ••••@cdu.edu.au

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 5th of August 2026.