Ref 1623/24 Senior Technical Support Officer, Environmental Chemistry, Teaching & Research Technical Services

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Remuneration: $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. including Super & Leave Loading
• Full-time, Ongoing position based at Hawkesbury Campus

Full Time, ongoing position
Hawkesbury Campus

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.

About the role
The Office of Teaching & Research Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated individual with a degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, to join one of our technical support teams. The Senior Technical Support Officer will provide analytical services for the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment’s research projects. Duties include preparation and analysis of soil, plant and other biological samples using a range of analytical techniques and instrumentation, training and assisting staff and postgraduate students in the operation of analytical instrumentation and method development, instrument maintenance and calibration, trouble shooting and liaising with relevant suppliers for equipment service when required. The incumbent is expected to perform their work with minimal supervision, and to liaise with other technical and academic staff to achieve high quality outcomes.

Further information about Teaching & Research Technical Services can be found at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/tss/technical_support_services

Further information about the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment can be found at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/hie

Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at the Hawkesbury campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise. Hours of work for employees in Teaching & Research Technical Services may vary due to operational requirements in supporting teaching classes or research projects.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Dr Simmy Matta on (02) 4570 1454 or via email on [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Tuesday 16 April 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application. 

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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