(HEO 6) $92,511 to $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing position available

Join a team that supports world-class teaching and research in agriculture, food, and wine sciences.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Officer to coordinate the Teaching Unit within the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, based at our Waite Campus. This is a pivotal role that supports the delivery of high-quality, hands-on education in one of Australia’s leading institutions for agricultural and wine science.

As a key member of the Technical Services team, the Senior Technical Officer will lead the coordination of practical teaching activities within the School. This includes overseeing the daily operations of multiple teaching laboratories and ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of practical components for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. You will be responsible for organising the scheduling and preparation of teaching sessions, managing the procurement of consumables, and ensuring that laboratory equipment is maintained to a high standard.

In this role, you will work closely with academic staff to support curriculum delivery and ensure practical classes are well-coordinated and appropriately resourced. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of teaching infrastructure and assets and ensuring that all activities are carried out in compliance with relevant HSW policies and legislative requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity for a technically skilled and highly organised professional to contribute meaningfully to student learning and academic success in a world-class teaching and research environment.

To be successful you will need:

• Significant experience coordinating dynamic and busy teaching laboratories with a broad knowledge of Agricultural Science disciplines, including Wine Science, Agricultural Sciences, Food Technology and Soil Science.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain laboratory equipment and facilities to a high standard.
• A demonstrated ability to contribute to laboratory-based teaching, particularly for large class sizes.
• High level verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop key relationships with a diverse range of staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines

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.

Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 6 November 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 Lead
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
E: alan.mclennan@adelaide.edu.au   

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

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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