(HEO5) $82,922 - $92,203 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full-time, continuing position.

We are seeking a Technical Officer to provide expert support in the planning and delivery of practicals, field trips, and laboratory activities within the fields of Earth Sciences, Geology, and Environmental Science.

This position plays a key role in supporting academic teaching and research by maintaining laboratory infrastructure, preparing practical sessions, and ensuring safety compliance across Earth Sciences teaching and research facilities.

As part of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology’s Technical Services Team, the Technical Officer will work in a collaborative and innovative environment, directly supporting students and academics through hands-on involvement in practical teaching and research. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including equipment maintenance, consumable management, field trip preparation, and technical training in rock processing and laboratory safety. The Faculty is a leader in research and education with over $120 million in annual research revenue, providing a stimulating and high-performing workplace.

The successful candidate will need a strong background in Earth Sciences or related disciplines, experience in laboratory operations and equipment management, and a commitment to health, safety and wellbeing practices. The position is ideal for someone who values teamwork, professional development, and contributing to a high-impact academic environment that values diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

To be successful you will need:

1. Demonstrated experience in supporting the provision of laboratory services in Earth Sciences; Geology/ Environmental Science.
2. Demonstrated experience with maintenance of laboratory/rock processing equipment; liaising with contractors for equipment repair and chemical handling and waste disposal processes.
3. Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate individual and teamwork activities to achieve goals and meet deadlines
4. Knowledge of HSW and safety management with demonstrated experience in application of these in a research environment and written experience in developing SOP and RA
5. Demonstrated experience communicating in a professional and responsive manner to deliver client centric results and achieve outcomes when working with a range of stakeholders.

A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is required for this position.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Geology/Earth Sciences/ Environmental Science Diploma, degree or qualification
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training.

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 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, 27 October 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

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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.