About The Role
The Assistant Technical Services Officer in the Environmental Sciences Team (Environment, Health and Anatomy) provides hands‐on technical assistance and operational support to enable the safe, efficient and reliable delivery of teaching and research activities within Faculty of Science laboratories and specialist spaces. Working under routine direction, the role supports laboratory readiness, basic equipment set‐up, consumables management and routine records and compliance tasks.
Role Responsibilities
* Prepare laboratories and teaching spaces for routine practical activities, including setup, pack down and turnaround, in line with established procedures.
* Prepare and stage routine materials, reagents and consumables within scope, and assist senior staff with specialised preparations as directed.
* Provide in‐session assistance and respond to routine operational issues to minimise disruption to teaching and research.
* Perform routine equipment checks and basic set up/operation within scope, escalating non routine issues as required.
* Restock, store and distribute standard consumables and maintain local stock levels and records.
* Support routine health and safety activities, including following safe work practices, assisting with risk assessments and maintaining registers.
* Provide flexible support across discipline teams and other operational areas under direction to meet operational demand.
Skills, attributes and knowledge
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work in busy environments with tight timeframes.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Attention to detail and ability to comply with standard operating procedures.
* Basic computer skills in commonly used programs such as Microsoft Word and email.
* Knowledge of laboratory procedures relevant to the discipline area.
* Understanding of Work Health & Safety principles and practices.
* Emergency preparedness, willingness to support local emergency preparedness and response activities, including completion of required training and undertaking emergency warden duties when appointed (as required).
Experience
* Experience working in a laboratory environment with routine laboratory processes.
* Experience supporting teaching or research activities within scope.
* Experience handling hazardous materials and following safe handling procedures (where applicable).
* Experience with basic procurement, stock control or logistics support (desirable).
* Experience in environmental field trips (where applicable).
Qualifications
* Completion of a Diploma of Science; or equivalent relevant work experience or a combination of work experience and education/training.
* Drivers License (where applicable).
Remuneration / Salary
Base Salary Range: $77,194 - $82,568 (HEW4) plus 17% superannuation (pension)
The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.
What We Offer
* Flexible work practices
* Generous parental leave
* Salary packaging opportunities
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