Technical Officer

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 520170
**Work type**: Part Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Technical/Laboratory support
- Provide high-level technical support across life sciences disciplines.
- Contribute to teaching, research, and compliance within a high-performing team.
- Part-time (0.3-0.6 FTE) ongoing appointment with flexible hours.
- Base salary range: $80,243 - $88,940 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

**About the area**
College Services delivers academic and technical support to UWA’s schools, enabling excellence in teaching and research. The Technical Services team supports a wide range of life sciences disciplines including gross anatomy, physiology, optometry, and sports science. The team contributes to high-quality learning outcomes through lab and fieldwork support, equipment maintenance, workshop design, and promoting a strong culture of safety and compliance.

This role is based primarily in the Anatomy and Physiology Training laboratories supporting teaching and learning in Physiology and Sport Science.

About the opportunity
- Provide discipline-specific technical support to academic staff, students, and researchers.
- Set up, maintain, and optimise laboratory equipment, materials, and procedures.
- Support compliance with safety protocols, training, and regulatory documentation.

**Working Pattern**
This is a part-time role with variable hours across the year. The appointment will be 0.3 FTE for 18 weeks during off-peak periods and 0.6 FTE for 34 weeks during peak teaching periods. For 2026, peak teaching periods are expected to run from Monday, 2 February to Friday, 29 May, and again from Monday, 22 June to Friday, 23 October. Dates may vary slightly each year to align with UWA’s academic calendar.

About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Strong technical experience in a teaching or research environment.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
- Confident using IT systems including spreadsheets, databases, and online platforms.

Special Requirements
- Specified roster of working weeks in line with peak periods (discussed with line manager).
- This role involves physical tasks including lifting and manual handling.
- Some after-hours work may be required.

**How to apply**
The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 27 May 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**About the University**
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 13 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:27 May 2025**W. Australia Standard Time