Technical Officer

University of New South Wales; Wagga Wagga City Council; Sur place; AUD 83 000 - 101 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

17% Superannuation and leave loading

Additional 3 days of leave over the Ch

Additional 3 days of leave over the 2

Résumé du poste

UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses is seeking a Technical Officer to deliver high-level technical support for teaching and research laboratories. The role focuses on WHS compliance, lab preparation, and equipment management to ensure safe, effective practical learning across rural campuses.

The successful candidate will assist academic staff and students, provide instrument training, and help maintain laboratory operations and stock levels.

Qualifications

• Biomedical Sciences knowledge and experience in a teaching laboratory.
• Ability to ensure WHS compliance and safe laboratory operations.
• Experience providing technical support to staff and students.

Responsabilités

• Provide high level technical support in teaching and research laboratories.
• Manage equipment and compliance, prep labs and practical components.
• Train staff and students on instruments and troubleshooting.
• Maintain safe, efficient laboratory operations and inventory control.

Connaissances

Biomedical Sciences

Laboratory techniques

WHS compliance

Formation

Relevant qualification or equivalent

Outils

Laboratory equipment operation

Description du poste

Technical Officer, Rural Clinical Campuses

• Employment Type: Part - time (21 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30th June 2028
• Remuneration: $92,265 base pro rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• WWCC: A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement of the role.

UNSW Rural brings world-class medical education to rural and regional Australia, delivering the full 6-year medical course at our rural campuses across several locations. Delivery of the medicine program across UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses is primarily face-to-face - on campus, with staff being available and accessible daily. Students build strong relationships and become part of the local medical community, benefitting from more personal interaction with clinicians, other academics and professional staff. UNSW's program has strongly supported the aims of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program delivering excellence in rural medical education and student experience end-to-end. Local students - Local doctors - the next generation rural medical workforce.

Details of the role

The Technical Officer works closely with academic staff, laboratory demonstrators and students to provide high level quality technical support in teaching and research laboratories with a strong focus on WHS compliance and requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality rural teaching and research activities in a dynamic laboratory environment. You will play a key role in ensuring laboratories operate efficiently and safely while supporting practical learning and research outcomes. The position offers varied responsibilities, including equipment and compliance management, laboratory preparation, technical training, troubleshooting and inventory responsibility. Ideal candidates will bring strong biomedical sciences knowledge, excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working collaboratively, providing expert technical support and helping create an outstanding laboratory experience for students, and supporting staff to deliver practical components of the course.

The role of Technical Officer reports to the Administrative Officer at the identified campus and has no direct reports.

• A relevant qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Biomedical Sciences with extensive understanding of the relevant discipline and/or similar level of experience working in a teaching laboratory.
• Ensure efficient running of teaching and/or research laboratories through the provision of quality technical support including preparation setup and prior testing of practical components to ensure satisfactory class delivery and turnaround of practical classes and/or labs.
• Provide technical assistance to students and staff, including demonstration of common techniques and the operation of equipment and adapt practicals by identifying suitable technical alternatives, where required.
• Provide induction, instrument training and troubleshooting for staff and students ensuring expert support during the delivery of classes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective operations of specialist laboratories to a high standard.
• Demonstrated capacity to write safe working procedures and manage risks compliant within UNSW guidelines.
• Ability to find technical solutions to teaching and research needs.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Applications close: Sunday 25th October before 11.30pm Sydney time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.