• Support innovative research and teaching across Natural, Agricultural, and Social Sciences.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise with a focus on XRD techniques for natural and material sciences.
• Enjoy a flexible part-time role (0.4 FTE off-peak, 0.6 FTE peak) on a 2-year fixed term contract.
• Commencing salary: $80,243 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, supporting Heads of School, academic staff, and research students. The team is dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services aligned with the University’s strategic goals, focusing on continuous improvement and best practices.

Technical Services supports UWA’s teaching and research objectives through discipline-specific applied knowledge and skill sets. The team operates across teaching, fieldwork, laboratory management, instrument stewardship, research training, and workshop design, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. This team supports training and learning across diverse disciplines in the Natural, Agricultural, and Social Sciences, enhancing education and research both on campus and in the field.

About the opportunity

• Deliver high level, discipline-specific technical support for practical teaching in laboratory and fieldwork settings, with a focus on XRD (X-ray Diffraction) techniques on natural and synthetic materials.
• Provide training and technical expertise in specialist equipment and procedures, ensuring optimal safety and compliance in all operations.
• Support the maintenance, servicing, and procurement of equipment and consumables for teaching and research, adhering to relevant policies and guidelines.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Physics, Chemistry, and/or Materials Science is required, along with a proven background in XRD instrumental analysis. Experience in mineralogy and XRD data analysis is favourable.
• Experience in preparing reagents, developing chemical methods, and handling, maintaining, and troubleshooting lab equipment
• Proven experience in providing technical support within teaching and research environments, including setup, maintenance, and equipment management. Previous experience in tertiary or secondary teaching spaces is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the experience to train and support staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to organise, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, multitask, and collaborate effectively within a team.

Special Requirements

• Current “C” Class manual driver’s licence.
• Able to fit the physical requirements of the position.
• Some after-hours work may be required.
• Ability to operate 4WD vehicles is desirable.

Work Schedule
This position is 0.4 FTE during off-peak periods (26 weeks per year) and 0.6 FTE during peak periods (26 weeks per year). Peak periods run from calendar Week 9 to Week 21 and again from Week 30 to Week 42. While specific dates change year to year, in 2025 you can expect to work 0.6 FTE from Monday, 24 February to Friday, 23 May 2025, and again from Monday, 21 July to Friday, 17 October 2025.

Position description:  Technical Officer (519527).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kirsty Brooks at kirsty.brooks@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 Tuesday, 18 February 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.

For application queries, contact the person in the advertisement or email the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with your query and the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.