Senior Technical Officer â UNSW Faculty of Engineering
Senior Technical Officer â UNSW Faculty of Engineering
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Senior Technical Officer contributes to the School of Computer Science and Engineering by developing maintaining and efficiently managing teaching and research equipment infrastructure and services in the laboratories. The Senior Technical Officer will identify research and teaching requirements in a specific area facilitate the commissioning and maintenance of specialised equipment and manage user access and training.
- Salary Level 7: $110073 - $119132 per annum 17% superannuation
- Full Time Continuing
- Location: Kensington Sydney Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.
The School of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of computing in Australia. It offers undergraduate programmes in Software Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science and Bioinformatics as well as a number of combined degrees with other disciplines. Our research and teaching staff are world leading and world building as they advance knowledge and learning. For more information on our school go to the following link -
This position reports to the School Manager Tina Tuomikoski.
Skills and Experience
Relevant tertiary qualification in software or hardware design or a related area or an equivalent combination of education training and experience within a tertiary education or research environment.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in providing technical support in an academic research environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research environments and software/hardware maintenance.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to produce detailed technical documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as contribute to technical support within a team environment.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Knowledge of equal opportunity principles in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
Have a strong understanding of conducting human experiments.
Knowledge of ethics-approval process and experience in overseeing ethics approved user studies.
Accountabilities:
Oversee the safe efficient and effective day-to-day operation of equipment and services in the allocated laboratories.
Authorise access to laboratories and equipment.
Organise asset management stock control and safe disposal of equipment and laboratory consumables.
Coordinate conduct and evaluate user training and inductions.
Conduct and coordinate the procurement maintenance calibration and troubleshooting of assigned laboratory equipment and consumables.
Provide technical support for school researchers and academics to conduct user studies and support technical laboratory operations.
Provide assistance to higher degree by research students post-doctoral researchers and research engineers with establishing their experimental systems and research projects.
Contribute to the development and implementation of complex systems and procedures for user research and prototype development including supporting ethics applications ethics-approved user study/data collection.
Advise on the analysis and interpretation of data to identify trends and test solutions source additional related information where appropriate and report on progress to support resolving issues/problems.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV Cover Letter and responses to the above Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Contact:
Allyssar Hamoud Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 18th June 2025
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
