Technical Officer

3 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia University of Adelaide Full time

(HEO 5) $77,409 to $86,072 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation applies.

We are seeking a motivated, capable and skilled technician with experience in providing general laboratory and technical support for a range of research and teaching activities.

Primarily, this role will support the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences undergraduate teaching program on North Terrace supporting teaching in the areas of Earth Sciences.

The Technical team supports the internationally acclaimed and contemporary disciplines of molecular & cellular biology; ecology & environmental sciences; geology & earth sciences and genetics & evolution, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education, training and research with both national relevance and global outreach and networks in the public and private sectors.

The Technical Officer liaises with academics for the coordinated delivery of undergraduate practicals and is responsible for both planning the technical aspects and providing administrative support including coordinating associated field trips.  The role provides technical support for several rock processing labs and training of staff/students in these facilities.  The Technical Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate records of equipment, teaching material and training, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Wellbeing and legislative requirements.  The Technical Officer supports activities related to a broad range of laboratory skills in the field of Earth Sciences and general biology.

To be successful you will need:

  • Demonstrated experience in supporting the provision of laboratory services in earth science/geology.
  • Demonstrated experience with maintenance of lab/rock processing equipment, chemical handling and waste disposal processes.
  • Demonstrated experience with developing SOP, RA, routine maintenance and liaising with contractors for equipment repair.
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate individual and teamwork activities to achieve goals and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of HSW and safety management with demonstrated experience in application of these in a research environment.

 Knowledge/experience of environmental biology is desirable.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form.

Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 1 July 2024.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Ilse Scharfbillig
Life and Earth Sciences Technical Services Team Leader
E: ilse.scharfbillig@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device).

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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