• Training and learning across the broad field of Field of Education of “Natural, Agricultural and Social Sciences”.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until 12 September 2027.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.

Technical Services provides discipline specific, applied knowledge and skill sets to support UWA’s teaching and research goals in unison with our academic staff. This team of practitioners is focused on high performance outcomes, compliance and contributing to a pragmatic safety culture via the implementation of safe systems of work. The team operates across a broad portfolio including teaching, fieldwork support, laboratory management, instrument/equipment stewardship, research training/design/optimisation and analysis, program coordination, and workshop design, manufacture and repair.

This team underpins training and learning across the broad Field of Education of “Natural, Agricultural and Social Sciences” and may include disciplines such as agricultural, environmental, soil science, animal biology, plant biology, archaeology, geography and the characterisation/analysis of environmental materials, including the curation of associated resources. This team supports teaching both on and off campus which may include fieldwork.

About the opportunity

• Provide high-level technical support for academics, technical staff, and students, including planning, preparing, and setting up materials, equipment, and protocols for teaching and research activities.
• Supervise and train staff and students, manage technical operations, demonstrate and optimise specialist techniques, and ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and equipment, oversee procurement and servicing of materials and instruments, and perform other duties as required to support research and teaching outcomes.

About you

• Relevant tertiary or technical qualification or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant applied technical, analytical and safety knowledge within agriculture, and environmental sciences, with a preference for experience with soil science analytical applications.
• Substantial experience working in laboratory and fieldwork settings in the disciplines, which should include soil science as well as physical and chemical analysis of environmental samples.
• Familiar with general protocols for safely using various chemicals and workplace health and safety measures.
• Demonstrated ability of excellent communication and team working skills and have an inquisitive mind and critical thinking skills.

Note: A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant. An ability to operate 4WD vehicles is desirable.

Position description:  PD [Scientific Officer] [521340].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Brouwer at chris.brouwer@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 5 October 2025.

This position is only open to Current UWA staff. 

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.