(HEO5) $82,922 - $92,203 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Continuing, part-time (0.80 FTE) position based primarily on the Waite Campus.
Play a part in shaping the future of agriculture, food, and biotechnology through hands-on, high-impact teaching support.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Officer to support the delivery of high-quality teaching in the fields of Plant and Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Technology, Soil Science, and Wine Science. Working under general direction, you will be responsible for planning and delivering practical classes, ensuring all consumables, equipment, and teaching materials are prepared and maintained to a high standard.
This role requires strong collaboration with academic staff to coordinate the effective and timely delivery of practicals, while also ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) policies and relevant legislative requirements. You’ll maintain accurate records of teaching resources and assets, and provide hands-on technical support in both laboratory and field settings. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, science-focused environment and are passionate about supporting student learning through practical experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
The Technical Services Team provides expert support to students, academics, and researchers, enhancing education and research through collaborative, customer-focused service. Based at the Waite Campus, the Agriculture, Food and Wine Technical Team supports world-class teaching and research in areas such as sustainable agriculture, crop improvement, food technology, viticulture, and oenology. The team works closely with university staff, industry partners, and research collaborators, while maintaining safe and efficient use of teaching and laboratory spaces.
To be successful you will need:
- Demonstrated experience in plant and Agricultural Sciences, Soil Science, and Wine Science.
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance of lab equipment, chemical handling and waste disposal processes.
- Experience with laboratory equipment: developing SOP, RA, routine maintenance, liaising with contractor for equipment repair.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate individual and team work activities to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
- Knowledge of HSW and safety management with demonstrated experience in application of these in a research environment.
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
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - 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.
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, Tuesday, 8th of July 2025.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Alan McLennan
Technical Team Leader, Ag, Food & Wine
E: alan.mclennan@adelaide.edu.au
You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below
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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