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

Full-time, continuing position.

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET) is seeking a motivated Technical Officer to support teaching and research within the disciplines of Biology, Microbiology, Environment, and Ecology.

The Technical Officer plays a key role in preparing and supporting laboratory and field-based practicals, ensuring safe and effective learning environments for students and staff.

Working within the dynamic Technical Services Team, the Technical Officer collaborates closely with academic staff to coordinate the technical delivery of practical classes, maintain lab equipment and consumables, and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols. This position offers the opportunity to work across diverse biological and environmental disciplines while contributing to the education of over 8,500 students and supporting world-class research within one of the University’s leading faculties. You will be part of a supportive and agile team that values technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Applicants should possess hands-on experience in laboratory support and a strong understanding of health and safety standards. The role requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to manage equipment, assets, and relationships with academics, students, and external suppliers. The Faculty of SET is committed to excellence, inclusion, and professional development, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to grow within a research-intensive and student-focused environment.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in managing the provision of laboratory and field activity support services in Biology, Microbiology, Environment and Ecology.
• Demonstrated experience with routine maintenance of lab/field equipment, chemical handling and waste disposal processes.
• 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 laboratory/field environment.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

Qualifications:

• Relevant biology, microbiology or environment and ecology degree; or 
• 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, Monday 25th of August, 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. 

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