Technical Officer

• Full time, continuing position as a Technical Officer in the Technical Support Services Team

• Opportunity to utilise your experience in supporting Chemical Engineering

• Base Salary $95,860 - $103,341 (HEO6) + 17% superannuation  

About the opportunity

As the Technical Officer, you will deliver timely and effective technical services within the designated area of responsibility to achieve enhanced education/research support outcomes. This includes provision of hands-on support, primarily for practical classes as required, maintenance of equipment and safe working environment, provision of technical advice to users (academic staff/teaching staff/researchers), protocol optimisation (where required), sourcing and preparation of consumables, and assist in the writing of safety and procedural documentation. 

You will assist in implementing new processes, procedures, systems, and ways of working within the work area to improve customer service delivery, efficiency and resource utilisation as directed. The Technical Officer will provide training to facility users in the safe operation of equipment, facilities, and general procedures. The role also supports the Senior Technical Officer in ensuring that the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards and other compliance requirements of the work area are met and are aligned to the University’s WHS policy and relevant legislation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the agreed delivery of technical services in the designated area, and facilitating Chemical and Biomolecular engineering classes within the Laboratories

• deliver training to facility users in the safe operation of equipment, facilities, and general procedures

• support the implementation of service improvements and service excellence within the responsibility area

• contribute to a positive, professional, customer-focused team culture

• support the effective utilisation of resources within the designated area of responsibility, ensuring that the work area’s education/research requirements are effectively met

• champion best practices, workplace health and safety, compliance, and risk management 

• seek and act on opportunities to cross-skill, including drawing on the knowledge and expertise of others

• provide project management or project support as required, collaborating with other TSS, PSU or central project managers/teams as required.

About you

• honours degree or above in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant work experience providing support to chemical and biomolecular engineering research or educational laboratories  

• fitness ability to do manual lifting as required in the labs

• experience in process control and automation including use of modern data acquisition and analysis tools and sensors as well as experience with industrial chemical engineering and WHS practice

• experience in providing first level support, training, and maintenance on common chemical engineering equipment, which includes performing routine maintenance

• relevant experience in scaling, streamlining, preparing, setting up, and pack up of laboratory environments related to modern Chemical Engineering

• working knowledge of laboratory regulations, with experience implementing regulations and operating procedures within the laboratory environment. Relevant experience in the safe handling/storage/disposal of biological and hazardous substances (e.g., chemicals, waste, compressed gases and cryogens) 

• strong demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of diverse team of professional and academic staff

• ability to apply and contribute to the development, maintenance, and review of standard technical documentation and operating procedures.

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 reasons for 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

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

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Tuesday 16 April 2024 11:59 PM