Technical Officer – Science

Continuing Full Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 4/5 – salary up to $84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Contribute to hands-on learning and research across the science and environment disciplines at CDU.

As a Technical Officer – Science & Environment at CDU, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging, hands-on learning and research experiences for students across a range of science and environment disciplines.
This position provides both general and chemistry-focused technical support, working across the Faculty of Science and Technology's laboratories, technical facilities, and off-campus fieldwork sites. You will collaborate closely with academic and professional staff to ensure the smooth delivery of practical classes, while maintaining equipment, resources, and a safe working environment. A key part of the role is supporting and promoting compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards across all teaching and research activities.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys variety and teamwork—supporting everything from preparing materials for chemistry practicals to enabling student fieldwork in regional and remote locations.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in science, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in a laboratory or fieldwork environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support for teaching and research activities, including preparation, maintenance, and operation of laboratory or field equipment.
• Knowledge and application of WHS principles, including conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance in laboratory and fieldwork settings.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborating with colleagues across Faculties.
• Ability to manage consumables and equipment inventory, including procurement, stock control, and accurate record-keeping.
• Willingness and capacity to support activities at remote, regional, and off-campus locations, including equipment logistics and travel arrangements.
• Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level 5
• Proven ability to repair and maintain laboratory and fieldwork equipment, ensuring compliance with operational and WHS standards.
• Experience in preparing financial costings for teaching and research activities, tracking expenditures, and providing reports to Faculty management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of technical procedures, including reviewing and updating WHS documentation and other governance-related processes.

Desirable Competencies

• Possession of a current 4x4 driving certification and coxswain qualification to support off-campus and fieldwork activities.
• Completion of a degree in Chemistry or Engineering

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 4/5. The base salary will be in the range of $67,800 - $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $79,326 - $99,349 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better, and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study, and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Roanne Ramsey on ***or email *************

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on ***or email **************

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Monday 9th June 2025