Technical Officer

University of New South Wales; Wauchope; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation and leave loading

Additional 3 days of leave over the X‑

Lifelong learning and career developm

Progressive HR practices

Job summary

UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses seeks a Technical Officer to support teaching and research laboratories at Port Macquarie. This fixed-term, part-time role (21 hours/week) focuses on high-quality technical support, WHS compliance, and efficient lab operations.

You will work with staff and students to prepare labs, train users on equipment, and help deliver practical components of the medical education program at UNSW Rural campuses. The role reports to the campus Administrative Officer.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through education, training or experience.
• Biomedical Sciences knowledge with teaching laboratory experience.
• Ability to setup, test and troubleshoot practical components for classes.
• Provide induction and training for staff and students on equipment.
• Maintain safe operations and document procedures.

Responsibilities

• Equipment and compliance management in teaching/research labs.
• Laboratory preparation and setup for practical sessions.
• Technical training and troubleshooting for staff and students.
• Inventory management and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Biomedical Sciences

Lab operations

Technical support

Induction and training

Lab management

Safe working procedures

Problem solving

Education

Biomedical Sciences degree or equivalent

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

Technical Officer, Rural Clinical Campuses

• Employment Type: Part - time (21 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30 th 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.
• Location: Port Macquarie, NSW

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

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

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.