Technical Officer

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 17%

Fitness passport

Generous leave provisions including a

Job summary

University of Sydney on the Camden Campus, within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, invites applications for a continuing technical professional role in the pathology laboratory of UVTHC. The position supports clinical staff, researchers and students while delivering clinical pathology and microbiology services.

The role offers a base salary of AU$116,507–AU$125,602 plus 17% superannuation, with flexible/hybrid work arrangements where applicable and comprehensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant laboratory qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical pathology skills in haematology/biochemistry or microbiology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of accreditation systems (NATA) is desirable.
• Strong computer skills for data storage, reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical professional support to clinical staff, researchers and students in the pathology laboratory.
• Undertake routine clinical pathology and microbiology assays across animal species.
• Assist with data storage, extraction and reporting of results.
• Support clinical teaching activities at UVTHC and Camden Campus.

Skills

Clinical pathology

Microbiology

Teamwork

Initiative

Data management

Statistical analysis

Education

TAFE or related laboratory qualification

Job description

Full time Continuing position*.

Located on the Camden Campus at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science.

Opportunity to provide essential technical professional support to clinical staff, researchers and students using the pathology laboratory at University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC), undertakes routine clinical pathology and microbiology assays in a range of animal species in accordance with established procedures/standards and supports clinical teaching activities.

Base Salary HEO6 (38 hrs p/w) $116,507 - $125,602 + 17% superannuation *continuing contigent on the continuation of external funding.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• a TAFE or other relevant laboratory qualification
• demonstrated skills in veterinary/human diagnostic clinical pathology (haematology/biochemistry) and/or at least one other diagnostic discipline such as microbiology
• 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
• demonstrated understanding of accreditation systems (NATA) – desirable but not essential
• strong computer skills, including storing research data appropriately in databases and/or statistical analysis programs, and extracting relevant reporting and/or analysis.

Key Benefits

• opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
• a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund
• access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres, industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 38 weeks) study leave, professional development leave, and flexible/hybrid work arrangements depending on the role staff discounts on selected bank products and health insurance, access to the employee assistance program gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School (ranked #1 in Australia) in an outstanding University.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in a manner satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.

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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.

Applications Close Tuesday 13 October 2026 11:59 PM