Reference Number225278 - Technical Officer
Technical Officer
School of Science and Technology
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Continuing, full-time
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$81,744 to $94,261 per annum (HEO5) + 17% super
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Salary packaging options available
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Generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave, Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence
- Armidale based role.
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Free on campus parking
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On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
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Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space
About the role
The Technical Officer will join a small, collaborative team supporting teaching and research operations across Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Physics, and Exercise and Sport Science within the School of Science and Technology.
The role is hands-on and laboratory-based at our Armidale campus, with important management responsibilities around facility operations, resource utilisation and administration. We provide high-quality technical and analytical services to the School and to other areas of UNE and externally.
We operate in a team-focused model where cooperation, shared workload and mutual support are priorities, and where morale and job satisfaction matter.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A genuine commitment to teamwork - respecting colleagues and contributing proactively to team objectives.
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Technical or scientific skills relevant to one or more of our Discipline areas (Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Exercise Science), whether specialised or general. Above all, we're looking for hands-on practicality combined with strong interpersonal and administrative capability.
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Personal resilience and the flexibility to manage periods of high-demand workload with inflexible deadlines, including willingness to work overtime hours when required.
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A genuine willingness to take on new challenges - learning new skills, solving problems, contributing ideas and helping make our operations better.
About the School
The School of Science and Technology delivers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research across Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, Exercise and Sport Science, Chemistry and Physics, and Biomedical Science.
The Technical Team services the School's practical and laboratory needs, spanning chemistry, physics, biochemistry, cellular biology, histology, microbiology, physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology and sport science. The team also provides facility management, maintenance and specialised analytical services to researchers across UNE and beyond.
The work is diverse, challenging and rewarding. Team members collaborate with students, teaching staff, technical experts and research leaders, contributing directly to UNE's educational and research mission, in a community where 81% of staff believe in the University's overall purpose.
To discuss this role please contact Daniel Ebert, Technical Manager, phone: (02) 6773 5621, email: [email protected].
If you require any adjustments or support to fully participate (such as an alternative format for the application form) please contact your Talent Acquisition Consultant at [email protected] or on 02 6773 3705.
If you have a disability and would like a confidential conversation about working at UNE, you are welcome to contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.
To Apply
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 16 August 2026
Reference No: 225278
Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below:
Your application should be comprised of:
i. Covering letter;
ii. Responses to Selection Criteria 2, 3 and 6 (contained in the Position Description in the link below)
i. Current CV.
Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position.
UNE: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
At UNE, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their best.
We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+.
UNE is committed to enabling all staff to thrive and ensuring that our LGBTIQIA+ community and staff from all cultures feel included and respected. Our UNE Ally Network is here for staff and students and for any questions, please contact [email protected].
About Our Process
At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Accountable, Be Connected. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement.
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