Technical Officer: Microbiology/immunology

2 days ago


City East, Australia University of South Australia Full time

Based in UniSA Clinical and Health Science Unit at the City East Campus
- Full-time, continuing position
- Starting Salary: $72,943 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About You**

As an experienced Technical Officer, you take initiative to identify and resolve issues, keeping management informed. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and quickly adapt to new challenges. Your problem-solving mindset and team-focused approach ensure innovation, efficiency, and a positive work environment.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Team Leader: Diagnostic Laboratory, you are responsible for providing technical, operational, and administrative support for daily teaching and research activities in microbiology/immunology laboratories. You will guide and advise academic staff, students, and external users to ensure best practices are followed. Your role includes maintaining safe and effective laboratory operations, collaborating with key stakeholders, and demonstrating proper equipment use and procedures.

**The Path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**To Be Successful You Will Need**
- Relevant qualification or extensive experience in microbiology labs and PC2 facilities
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders
- Excellent organisation, research, and prioritisation skills in complex environments
- Proactive, customer-focused, and able to work independently or in a team
- Knowledge of WHS legislation, risk assessment, and lab safety procedures

**Why Join Us?**

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Employee assistance and development programs
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- A variety of leave arrangements

**How to Apply**

**Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 29 May 2025**
- We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential._
- Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment._

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