University of Technology Sydney
Senior Technical Services Officer
University of Technology Sydney
Senior Technical Services Officer
Science & Technology / Laboratory & Technical Services
Posted 04/06/2026
Closes 18/06/2026
North Sydney, 2060, Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
Not specified
Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
About the Team
Technical Services at UTS support teaching, research, and operational excellence across disciplines. Dedicated technical teams manage laboratories, fieldwork logistics, and specialist facilities, while overseeing procurement, asset management, and compliance with safety protocols. They play a strategic role in enabling high-quality education and research through infrastructure support, risk management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Within the Faculty of Science, Technical Services provides dedicated support for teaching and research laboratories, fieldwork operations, and specialist facilities. Teams support safe and reliable delivery of practical teaching and research activity through local operational readiness, equipment support, and compliance with University WHS requirements and relevant regulatory obligations.
About the Role
The Senior Technical Services Officer provides senior hands-on technical support and specialist expertise to enable safe, reliable and high-quality teaching, research and (where applicable) external engagement activities across assigned laboratory, fieldwork and/or specialist facility areas. The role is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, maintenance and coordination of specialised equipment and facilities, and for ensuring laboratory/field readiness through effective preparation, documentation and local process control.
The role supports staff and student capability through instruction, coaching and competency-based guidance, contributes to continuous improvement of technical methods and service delivery, and ensures work is conducted in accordance with University WHS requirements and local procedures.
If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering high quality hands on technical support for assigned laboratory/fieldwork/specialist areas; maintain readiness (set up, pack down, turnaround) and provide in session support for complex teaching/research activities as required
- Maintaining, troubleshooting and coordinating servicing/calibration of specialised equipment and instrumentation to ensure operational readiness and minimise downtime.
- Supporting practical class delivery by preparing equipment/materials and coordinating technical requirements with academic staff.
- Delivering technical advice, inductions and training to students and staff on specialist equipment, procedures and safe work practices.
- Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, including risk assessments, SOPs, inspections, hazardous material handling and safety documentation.
- Providing day-to-day guidance and mentoring to technical staff, contribute to workflow improvements and support project-based technical initiatives as required.
With examples, please outline in a separate document, how you meet the following key selection criteria:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with academic staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and high performing teams.
- Broad and deep understanding of laboratory operations, including high volume teaching service as well as research operations, scientific procedures, and use of specialised equipment used across the Physics, Chemistry & Forensics disciplines.
- Extensive experience of working in chemical-intensive laboratory environments and/or supporting higher-risk activities (e.g., laser laboratories where applicable), including implementing local controls, training/competency support and safe work practices.
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $98,792 - $106,966 pa (HEW 6)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How To Apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
- full details of the application process;
- a copy of the position statement; and
- information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC340204 and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at rec••••••••@uts.edu.au
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.
Accessibility
Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact rec••••••••@uts.edu.au for assistance.
At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.
Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.