Senior Technical Officer

Job no:509368
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Technical, Laboratory and Research Support, HEO6

(HEO6) $81,254 to $87,770 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation will apply

Continuing position available immediately

We are seeking for a Senior Technical Officer (Life & Earth Sciences) with demonstrated experience in overseeing research lab activities such as equipment maintenance, training and compliance. The Senior Technical Officer will take a lead role in the continuous improvement cycle for technical support services within the Faculty, and proactively seek out opportunities and areas for improvement.

The Technical Team Life and Earth Sciences supports the internationally acclaimed and contemporary disciplines of molecular & cellular biology; ecology & environmental sciences; geology and earth sciences and genetics & evolution, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education, training and research with both national relevance and global outreach and networks in the public and private sectors

Working under broad direction the Senior Technical Officer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of a wide range of shared research equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of the Faculty’s research facilities as well as ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Wellbeing, legislative requirements and Australian Standards. The Senior Technical Officer maintains accurate records of all infrastructure and assets and manages various technical and infrastructure projects. The Senior Technical Officer supports a broad range of activities related to Biology, Biotechnology, Ecology, Earth Sciences.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in supporting experimental research laboratories and facilities in the field of Biology/Biotechnology, and/or Ecology, and/or Earth Sciences
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate individual and team work activities to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Sound communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to interact with a broad range of people.
• An understanding of safety and regulatory requirements, with demonstrated experience in application of these in a research environment.
• Sound analytical and research skills, and demonstrated ability to think creatively and laterally and exercise initiative as appropriate.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 12 May 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Mailys Stirling
Senior Manager, Technical Services
E: [email protected]

You'll find a full position description below.   

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity employer, Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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