Technical Officer

Job no:513159
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Technical/Laboratory support

• Provide key technical support to WA’s first optometry program
• Level 5, Full Time (1.0 FTE), 2 year fixed contract
• Salary range: $73,982 – $81,999 p.a. (pro-rata) 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  

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice. 

Technical Services provides discipline specific, applied knowledge and skill sets to support UWA’s teaching and research goals in unison with our academic staff. This team of practitioners is focused on high performance outcomes, compliance and contributing to a pragmatic safety culture via the implementation of safe systems of work. The team operates across a broad portfolio including teaching, fieldwork support, laboratory management, instrument/equipment stewardship, research training/design/optimisation and analysis, program coordination, and workshop design, manufacture and repair.

This team underpins training and learning across the broad Field of Education of “Life Sciences” and may include disciplines such as gross anatomy, physiology, sports science, optometry and podiatry including the curation of associated resources.

About the opportunity  

As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide discipline specific technical support to academics, other technical staff and students for any practical activities, practical assessments or research productivity.  

You will work both independently, and as part of a team, to provide support to academic staff delivering the postgraduate Optometry course, including the clinic teaching laboratories and will be required, under local direction, to ensure compliance with relevant policies and government regulatory or advisory requirements.

This may include delivering inductions and training sessions to students and other staff, relating to the dispensing of optical goods, and the use of diagnostic optical equipment in a preclinical and clinical setting.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant technical experience at an appropriate level
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and online/internet based systems
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team

About you 

We are looking for a highly motivated person who demonstrates significant experience in a relevant clinical setting and who is comfortable independently operating a variety of ophthalmic/optometric diagnostic equipment. You will work alongside a small team of technical, administrative, and academic staff to support the delivery of the practical component of the post graduate optometry course. You will be detail orientated, have highly developed problem-solving skills and be prepared to work to the highest level to facilitate an excellent student experience.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION [Technical Officer] - Position Number [319688, 320795] - Level [5].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 16 January 2023

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 goals.

• 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

UWA is committed to inclusive recruitment and is happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. If you have queries in relation to the application process, please contact [email protected] referencing the 6-digit job reference number and type of communication you prefer, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Advertised:02 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:16 Jan 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time