Technical Officer

• Opportunity to support the School of Chemistry

• Casual – Full Time until Dec 2022

• HEO 5 Step 1 $54.56

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Science is one of six faculties operating within the University and includes the Schools of Chemistry, Geosciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Psychology, the Sydney School of Veterinary Science and the Unit for History and Philosophy of Science. The School of Chemistry is seeking a Technical Officer to support the Frist Year Chemistry Teaching Laboratories, working as part of the teaching technical team to ensure smooth operation of these laboratories with student enrolments exceeding 2500 per semester.

Your key responsibilities (but not limited to) will be to:

• provide laboratory teaching support and assistance to coursework students and others working in the laboratory.

• maintain the laboratory workplace ensuring that the learning and teaching requirements of the work area are met effectively

• ensure laboratory is compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements

• prepare reporting and documentation for the work area

About you

• completed a degree in Chemistry or has equivalent combination of relevant experience and or/education to work in a chemical laboratory, with a willingness to undertake further training and/or studies to better develop their skills in laboratory techniques/methods

• experienced in the operation and maintenance of a suite of laboratory equipment including spectrophotometers, FTIR, and rotary evaporators

• possess good verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to apply theoretical knowledge and techniques to meet the key accountabilities

• can work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• strong planning, problem solving skills and organisational skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods

Closing date:

Tuesday 26th July

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjuastment or support filling out this application, please contact the HR Service Centre on +61 2 9351 2000 or Rose Cullen, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Tuesday 26 July 2022 11:59 PM