Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to
Position Classification: Tech Off Gde 1
Remuneration: 68594.99 - 81969.92 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ669386
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 14 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Grand on
[email protected]
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
The Operations Team at Kids Research (KR), The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW), supports computational and PC2 laboratory-based medical research by coordinating the day-to-day operation of the KR buildings.
This role encompasses fixed-equipment and building maintenance, monitoring and compliance, risk management, and work health and safety, as well as the rovision of in-house services to research staff. Other services to the laboratories are provided by University of Sydney under a co-management agreement. KR Operations works with clinical and laboratory researchers, CHW support services, and external contractors and stakeholders to enable the translation of discovery science into clinical applications across a broad range of clinical areas.
What you'll be doing
The Research Facility Technical Officer will be responsible for routine research facility support, general laboratory maintenance, goods receipt and dispatch and associated laboratory clerical duties within the Kids Research Facility located at the Children’s Hospital Westmead. The Research Facility Technical Officer is a member of the Research Operations Team who support stakeholders within the Kids Research Facility and ensures an efficient, safe and compliant operating environment for research.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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TAFE qualification in Laboratory Skills or Sterilisation Skills, or equivalent experience.
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Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
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Effective communication skills (written & oral
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General knowledge and experience with utilising various computer systems with possession of suitable keyboard skills.
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Experience in a laboratory environment
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Willingness to work with infectious material in accordance with required standards.
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An understanding of Office of the Gene Technology Regulator/Physical Containment Level 2 laboratory requirements or a willingness to undertake relevant training/courses, if required.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
[email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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