Technical Officer

Role overview

Laboratory and fieldwork duties

• Schedule and oversee laboratory activities; prepare equipment and learning materials for practical classes.
• Advise users, demonstrate techniques and equipment, procure materials, and troubleshoot technical requests.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and systems, including microscopes, rock facilities, glasshouse, herbarium, vehicles, cold storage, and inventory.
• Coordinate fieldwork logistics and participate in fieldwork; support development of teaching and research methods.
• Improve services and processes; manage purchasing, assets, stock, and safe disposal.

Health and safety

• Coordinate risk assessments, Safe Work Procedures, safety documentation, compliance monitoring, and corrective actions with the BEES HSE Advisor.
• Train and advise users, ensure access requirements are met, and monitor staff, students, and visitors.
• Act as first aid officer and complete relevant training and refreshers; follow university health and safety policies.

Selection criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification and subsequent related experience, or equivalent knowledge from education, training, and experience.
• Extensive Geosciences or Biological Sciences understanding, or teaching or research laboratory experience.
• Laboratory WHS knowledge and experience implementing safety processes; fieldwork coordination and logistics experience.
• Scientific equipment proficiency, IT-based laboratory management system experience, and technical troubleshooting.
• Process improvement, policy and procedure interpretation, accurate record keeping, organization, communication, and teamwork.
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one; current driver's licence and willingness or ability to learn to drive trailers and minibuses.
• Commitment to UNSW values and policies and to relevant health and safety training.

Employment and compensation

• Full-time, continuing role; 35 hours per week.
• Level 6 salary of $108,000–$115,000 per year, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Location

• Role is based in Sydney, NSW, with on-site laboratory and fieldwork duties.