• Support teaching and research across life sciences through hands-on technical assistance
• Join a collaborative team focused on safety, service excellence, and compliance
• Full-time appointment on a 12-month, fixed term basis.
• Base salary range: $74,450 – $79,085 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
College Services provides academic and technical support across UWA’s schools to enable excellence in teaching and research. This position sits within the Materials and Environmental Analysis Platform, which supports chemical analysis and physical characterisation of environmental materials. Facilities include the Petrographic Preparation Facility and UWA’s X-ray Diffraction Facility. The platform services researchers and students through training, access, and analytical support.

About the opportunity

• Conduct elemental and nutrient analysis of soil, water, and plant material to support research and academic activities.
• Assist with instrument operation, user training, and supervision to ensure safe and accurate analytical work.
• Maintain equipment, apply good laboratory practice, and contribute to a strong safety culture in the lab.

About you

• Year 12 completion or equivalent competency.
• Practical experience in an analytical laboratory conducting soil, water, or plant nutrient analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience with ICP-OES, flow injection analysis, and wet chemical techniques is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and data accuracy focus.
• Well-developed skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.

Special Requirements

• This role involves physical tasks, including lifting and manual handling.
• Some after-hours work may be required.

Position description:  Technical Assistant (520162).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Smirk at michael.smirk@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 Monday, 9 June 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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.