(HE05/6) $76,429 - $99,929 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Continuing role available immediately.
A continuing opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer to join the University during an exciting period of change.
We are seeking for a Senior Technical Officer (Animal Sciences and Anatomy) with demonstrated experience in supporting anatomical teaching within the Faculty. The Senior Technical Officer, working under general direction will have responsibility for the set up of laboratory sessions, as well as the procurement, storage and maintenance of teaching materials.
The Animal Sciences and Health technical team support teaching and research activities in animal and veterinary sciences at the Roseworthy Campus. The campus is situated on a 1600 ha property that includes the working farm, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, animal holding facilities, paddocks, yards and a range of general teaching and research facilities, spaces and laboratories.
The Senior Technical Officer will prepare biological specimens and anatomical teaching models for the teaching of undergraduate veterinary anatomy. The incumbent will also maintain a catalogue of teaching/anatomy specimens and provide access to these collections through an ordering system. After 3 years of satisfactory work performance and on-the-job-training (provided to help develop your skills) this position has the potential to advance to the base salary of HEO Level 6.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in preparing biological specimens for the teaching of undergraduate veterinary anatomy.
To be successful you will need:
- Demonstrated experience in embalming, dissection, prosection and use of cadaveric material in an anatomy teaching environment or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in managing the provision of laboratory services.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated experience communicating in a succinct, professional and responsive manner.
- The desire to develop skills and experience.
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.
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.
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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.
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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close 11:55pm, Friday 25th of July 2025.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Melanie Kittel
Technical Officer Large Animal, Technical Operations
P: +61 (8) 8313 0993
E: melanie.kittel@adelaide.edu.au
or
Nancy Talavera
Team Leader Chemical & Analytical Services, Technical Operations
P: +61 (8) 8313 0287
E: nancy.talavera@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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