Technical Officer (Physical Sciences)

Job no:508484
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Technical/Laboratory support

• Full-time, ongoing appointment
• Salary range: Level 5, $72,531 - $80,391 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

This position sits with the team that underpins training and learning across the broad Field of Education of “Physical Sciences” and may include disciplines such as chemistry, physics, and engineering including the curation of associated resources. This team supports teaching both on and off campus which may include fieldwork.

About the opportunity

You will be responsible for providing a high level of discipline specific technical support to academics, technical staff and students for any practical activities or research productivity.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant technical experience at an appropriate level
• Experience in implementing a range of policies and procedures to support teaching and research from a technical and scientific perspective
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed organisation skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team

This position will require you to have the ability to fit the physical requirements of the position and some after-hours work may be required.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. In preparing your application you are asked to submit curriculum vitae and a document clearly addressing the selection criteria to demonstrate that you meet the criteria. 

Please see the position description prior to applying:    L5 Physical Sciences Technical Officer 100477.pdf

Following the closing date, your application will be reviewed by a Selection Panel and you will be notified of next steps. If your application has been shortlisted to progress to the next stage, please note panel interview may be held the week commencing 6th or 13th December 2021.  

Closing date: 11.55 PM AWST on Sunday, 5 December 2021

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021).
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020. 

Advertised:26 Nov 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:05 Dec 2021 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time