Senior Technical Officer Microscopy and Histology

Overview

Senior Technical Officer Microscopy and Histology at Flinders University. This role oversees Histology, Immunohistochemistry, and Histochemistry services; manages equipment, provides user training, and supports researchers and students. It also supports microscopy and histology teaching, preparation and maintenance of tissue samples and slides, and contributes to WHS procedures and administrative tasks such as record keeping and invoicing for the Light Microscopy Facility. The Senior Technical Officer works with the Microscopy Lead Academic and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Base pay and location

A$92,287.00/yr - A$98,398.00/yr

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

Role details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a.
• JR0000014444 - Senior Technical Officer Microscopy and Histology

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Histology, Immunohistochemistry and Histochemistry services; manage equipment; provide user training; support researchers and students in the use of these facilities.
• Support microscopy and histology teaching activities; prepare and maintain tissue samples and slides.
• Contribute to WHS procedures; perform administrative tasks such as record keeping and invoicing for the Light Microscopy Facility.
• Collaborate with the Microscopy Lead Academic and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery and support.

About You / Qualifications

• Proven skills in routine histology, histochemistry, and immunohistochemistry techniques.
• Proficiency in brightfield, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy techniques.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• High-level organisational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Ability to develop protocols, train users, and manage online equipment/resource booking systems.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. We embrace equality and opportunity for all; diversity and inclusion are promoted for staff and students.

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• You may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000014444 Senior Technical Officer Microscopy and Histology
• Submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages addressing the Key Position Capabilities
• For more information, contact Andrew Blyth
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday, 14 September 2025. Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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