(HEO5) $80,118 to $89,085 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation

Contract position 19 months, anticipated commencement 28 April, 2025.

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

Primarily, this role will support the School of Biological Sciences undergraduate teaching program on North Terrace supporting teaching in the areas of biology, immunology, virology and microbiology.

The Technical Services Team delivers outstanding support to students, academics and researchers for enhancing education and research output. We provide a platform for collaboration across the University, broad industry involvement and community engagement through focused customer service based on exceptional personnel skills and expertise.

 The team works closely with Academics and Faculty teams as well as the Infrastructure Branch to ensure efficient utilisation of teaching, office, workshop and laboratory space. Being committed to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) values, the team manages safe operations across the Faculty labs and workshops.

Working under general direction, the Technical Officer is responsible for planning technical aspects of undergraduate practicals, associated consumables and equipment. The position liaises with academics for the coordinated delivery of practicals. You will be required to maintain accurate records of all teaching material and assets, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Wellbeing and legislative requirements. You will also support activities related to a broad range of laboratory skills in the field of biology, immunology, virology and microbiology

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in biology, immunology, virology and microbiology and small animal work, rat and/or mouse
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance of lab equipment, chemical handling and waste disposal processes
• Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate individual and team work activities to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Experience with laboratory equipment: developing SOP, RA, routine maintenance, liaising with contractor for equipment repair

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.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University 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; 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 thriving centre of learning, teaching and research in a vast range of science and engineering disciplines. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

How To Apply

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 document.

Applications close: 11:55pm (ACDT), 10 March January 2025.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Ilse Scharfbillig
Technical Team Leader-Life & Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Technical Services
E: ilse.scharfbillig@adelaide.edu.au

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

 We are 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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