Technical Officer

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide is seeking an experienced technical professional to support pharmaceutical science, pharmacy and chemistry teaching in specialist laboratories. The role is based in the Adelaide CBD Campus and involves overseeing laboratory environments, ensuring safety, and delivering practical activities for students.

You will work with academic staff to develop and quality‑check experiments, troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to new teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, chemistry or related field with relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience in a teaching, research or industry laboratory environment and ability to manage laboratory activities independently
• Experience preparing, testing and quality‑checking laboratory materials and activities
• Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety requirements and compliance documentation

Responsibilities

• Oversee specialist laboratory environments and ensure practical classes are safe and ready for delivery
• Develop and quality‑check practical activities in collaboration with academic staff
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support introduction of new experiments and teaching methods
• Support delivery of laboratory-based teaching across multiple buildings and schedules

Skills

Lab experience

Teaching support

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in pharmaceutical science/chemistry or related field

Tools

FRED

Job description

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and...

• Based in the College of Health at the Adelaide CBD Campus
• Part-time (0.6FTE), continuing position
• Starting Salary at $84,498 pro rata (plus 17% superannuation)
• Use your pharmaceutical science or chemistry expertise to support practical teaching

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change‑makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

Play a key role in supporting pharmaceutical science, pharmacy and chemistry teaching by overseeing specialist laboratory environments and ensuring practical classes are safe, compliant and ready for delivery. You will work closely with academic staff to develop and quality‑check practical activities, troubleshoot technical issues and support the introduction of new experiments and teaching methods.

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The team

Reporting to the Team Lead, Chemistry, you will join the Specialist Facilities and Technical Services team within the College of Health. Working alongside other technical staff, you will support academics and students across laboratory-based teaching activities and help ensure specialist facilities remain safe, compliant and ready for teaching.

The position will primarily support activities within the Bradley Building, with work also undertaken across City East and City West depending on scheduled classes and operational requirements.

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role will suit an experienced technical professional who is comfortable managing laboratory activities independently while working collaboratively with academics and technical colleagues. You will enjoy applying your technical knowledge to practical problems, maintaining high safety and compliance standards and contributing to the design and delivery of engaging laboratory experiences.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• A degree in pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, chemistry or a related field, with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training.
• Demonstrated experience in a teaching, research or industry laboratory environment, with the ability to independently manage laboratory activities and provide technical advice.
• Experience preparing, testing and quality‑checking laboratory materials, equipment and practical activities, including supporting the development of new laboratory methods or experiments.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety requirements, including chemical and hazardous materials management, SOPs, risk controls, inductions and compliance documentation.

Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting complex laboratory equipment, including method development and maintaining accurate technical and compliance records. Experience using pharmacy-related systems or databases, including simulated pharmacy software such as FRED, would be advantageous.

Special requirements

• Some work outside standard hours may be required, including participation in a roster where operationally necessary.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493436):

Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 27 September 2026

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.