Technical Assistant

Charles Sturt University; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

University benefits

Modern labs and equipment

Job summary

Charles Sturt University in Dubbo is seeking a committed Technical Assistant to provide high-quality technical and laboratory support across teaching, clinical and research environments. You will work within a collaborative Technical Services team across Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Paramedicine, Chemistry, Microbiology and Healthcare Science.

This hands-on role involves supporting classes in multiple disciplines, with a focus on safety, records, and practical lab work; a pre-employment

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in chemistry, microbiology, anatomy & physiology, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work accurately in a high‑volume environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cooperative team.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and maintain high safety standards.
• Experience maintaining records for equipment, chemicals and consumables.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical and laboratory support across teaching, clinical and research environments.
• Support classes in Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Paramedicine, Chemistry, Microbiology and Healthcare Science.
• Work within a collaborative Technical Services team to support multiple campuses and disciplines.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain accurate lab records.

Skills

Chemistry

Microbiology

Anatomy & Physiology

Laboratory safety

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Reference no: 499169
Work type: Continuing - Part Time
Location: Dubbo
Categories: Technical Officer, Health Services

Great opportunity for early‑career or experienced technical staff

Ongoing professional development and university benefits

Work with modern labs and specialised equipment

The role

• Continuing, part time (40% fraction)
• Dubbo

We are seeking a committed Technical Assistant to provide high‑quality technical and laboratory support across teaching, clinical and research environments.

In this hands‑on role, you will work within a collaborative Technical Services team, supporting classes in areas such as Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Paramedicine, Chemistry, Microbiology and Healthcare Science.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a practical lab‑based environment, and looks to work collaboratively across multiple campuses and disciplines as part of a multi-skilled technical team.

There are physical capability requirements inherent to this position thus as part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.

About you

• Qualifications, skills and experience relevant to the role
• Knowledge and experience in chemistry, microbiology, anatomy & physiology, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work accurately in a high‑volume environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cooperative, efficient team.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and maintain high safety standards.
• Experience in maintaining records for equipment, chemicals and consumables.

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.

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.

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

Disclosure Requirement

Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes.

Further information

Jason Poposki | Technical Manager (Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange) | ********@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6338 4***

Closing Date: 11pm, 25 October 2026