Technical Officer Research Support

• Part-time, 12-month fixed term opportunity to join the prestigious University of Sydney!
• Provide technical support to academics and students in Education and Research
• $89,759 base pro rata + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

This exciting role supports the Research and Education in the Susan Wakil Health Building and its operations, including maintenance of shared research Infrastructure, and provision of a safe working laboratory environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide expert technical support and assistance to academics, students and other staff in the labs
• purchase and receive lab consumables
• managing inventory and supplies for the relevant practical classes
• train staff, visitors and students in the safe operation of lab equipment
• ensure all the relevant Work, Health and Safety (WHS) standards are met and labs are compliant
• maintain the laboratory workplace to ensure learning requirements are met effectively
• prepare documentation and reports, including training and reporting, for the work area

About you

• working experience with laboratory equipment
• relevant degree in life sciences, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• motivated self-starter who can take initiative
• outstanding communication skills to deliver support to a variety of audiences
• excellent organization and administrative skills

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations, on 0451 843 942 or by email to [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close

Sunday 30 January 2022 11:59 PM

• Part-time, 12-month fixed term opportunity to join the prestigious University of Sydney!
• Provide technical support to academics and students in Education and Research
• $89,759 base pro rata + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

This exciting role supports the Research and Education in the Susan Wakil Health Building and its operations, including maintenance of shared research Infrastructure, and provision of a safe working laboratory environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide expert technical support and assistance to academics, students and other staff in the labs
• purchase and receive lab consumables
• managing inventory and supplies for the relevant practical classes
• train staff, visitors and students in the safe operation of lab equipment
• ensure all the relevant Work, Health and Safety (WHS) standards are met and labs are compliant
• maintain the laboratory workplace to ensure learning requirements are met effectively
• prepare documentation and reports, including training and reporting, for the work area

About you

• working experience with laboratory equipment
• relevant degree in life sciences, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• motivated self-starter who can take initiative
• outstanding communication skills to deliver support to a variety of audiences
• excellent organization and administrative skills

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations, on 0451 843 942 or by email to [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close

Sunday 30 January 2022 11:59 PM