Technical Officer (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

• Full time, fixed term position until 30th October 2026. Located at the Electrical Engineering Building (J03) on the Darlington Campus

• Deliver hands-on support for research operations, teaching activities, and outreach demonstrations

• Base Salary HEO6 $107,12 - $115,686 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for motivated and experienced Technical Officer (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) to join the Central Operations Services (COS) Engineering Delivery Team and provide high-quality technical services within the designated area of responsibility to strengthen and enhance education and research support outcomes.

The Technical Officer (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) will work independently and collaboratively within the team to contribute high quality technical services that support teaching and research activities within the designated areas of responsibility. This role involves delivering hands on assistance for practical classes, demonstrations, and research operations, maintaining and operating laboratory equipment and managing inventories. The Technical Officer will also provide guidance and training for staff and students, contribute to the development of safety documentation, and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety standards in alignment with University policies and legislation.

The position requires strong problem solving and communication skills to manage the delivery of technical support and resolve issues impacting the research operations of academic staff and students. You will be responsible for setting up and operating complex or bespoke laboratory equipment, preparing operating procedures, and assisting with the implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working to improve efficiency and service delivery. Collaboration with other technical teams and University departments will be essential to support resource sharing and consistent practices. This is an opportunity to play a key role in enabling innovative teaching and research in a safe and well managed environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• deliver technical support and services in accordance with the role and tailor services to user/client requirements within remit and escalate service gaps/feedback as appropriate

• support the effective utilisation of resources within the designated area of responsibility, ensuring that the work area’s education/research requirements are effectively met

• lead by example by demonstrating a strong adherence to established WHS and compliance procedures, and maintain professionalism in all customer-facing activities and communications

• support teaching operations and deliver training to facility users in the safe operation of equipment, building inductions, and general laboratory procedures

• contribute to a positive, professional and customer focused team culture

• collaborate with other technical support teams across the university and support the operations of projects managed centrally as required.

About you

• bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or in a related field or relevant training and experience

• experience in providing technical support, training, and routine maintenance on common chemical engineering or laboratory equipment in a research or teaching laboratory environment

• experience engaging with external parties or contractors to coordinate repair or procurement of equipment to maintain research continuity

• experience in the safe handling/storage/disposal of biological and hazardous substances (e.g., chemicals, waste, compressed gases and cryogens) and relevant experience in adhering to and improving WHS compliance in modern laboratory environments

• strong communication and relationship building skills, with an ability to establish and maintain working relationships with customers

• full strength and range of movement in both arms and flexible joints to lift, carry, push, pull a variety of loads; ability to manipulate items and tolerate repetitive physical tasks

• possess experience or qualification in process control, industrial chemical engineering and WHS compliance or other relevant practical engineering skills (electronics, additive manufacturing, machining, CAD) (desirable).

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Monday 29 June 2026 11:59 PM