Technical Officer

• Diverse expertise in science and health while supporting learning in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic Technical Team
• Create direct Impact on student success by playing a pivotal role in shaping future professionals

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time
• Level 5 - $81,999 to $89,521 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Orange

This Technical Officer position involves providing specialised laboratory and technical support across the Faculty of Science and Health, with a focus on microbiology, anatomy, and physiology. The role includes assisting in the design, preparation, and delivery of practical classes to meet curriculum standards in both academic and clinical settings.

Responsibilities also extend to maintaining equipment, coordinating class setups, and supporting teaching and research activities across multiple schools and campuses within the faculty. Its a collaborative and impactful opportunity to contribute to education and research excellence.

To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in operating and maintaining equipment associated with microbiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Experience in preparing risk assessments and safe work procedures, and proven ability in the safe use, handling and disposal of hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
• Strong capacity to maintain accuracy, meet deadlines and follow instructions and procedures.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A relevant degree in health-based science or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through other combination of education, training and/or experience.

About Us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Faculty of Science and Health here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Jason Poposki | Technical Manager (Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange) | | Ph:

Closing Date: 11 pm, 13 November 2025