Technical Officer Microbiology

• Support laboratory-based learning teaching and research
• Lead and maintain WH&S standards during practical classes
• Part time (0.4) fixed-term role (until June 2026) based in Launceston

About the opportunity

The Technical Officer Microbiology position is part of the School of Health Sciences in UTAS Health. The appointee will provide support primarily for practical and laboratory-based learning teaching and research that takes place in the Inveresk Precinct. This position empowers the technical officer to support quality learning and teaching to enhance the student experience and graduate outcomes. The appointee will draw on time management and technical skills to facilitate the preparation setup/pack up of practical classes as well as providing varying levels of administration support. Teamwork and collegiality will come in to play contributing to the wider professional services team through additional support as required and building strong professional relationships with academics to provide exceptional service to the delivery of learning outcomes.

What youll do:

• Liaise with academics support staff and other technical officers regarding teaching and learning requirements.
• Developimproveand coordinate procedures and teaching resources.
• Lead Workplace Health and Safety issues during practical classes and preparation and maintain WH&S standards in the laboratories.
• Maintain calibrate and facilitate servicing of equipment and stocks levels.
• Actively maintainand develop technical skills and knowledge and provide technical support to unit coordinators.

What were looking for:

• Completion of a Bachelors degree with relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of relevant training education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as a team member provide responsible innovation in task delivery and effectively manage workload and priorities.
• Highly developed oral written negotiation and interpersonal skills and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated high level skills in a range of computer software applications.
• Experience in working with biological material that may include blood products and low-level infectious agents.
• A current First Aid qualification and Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105665 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $80869 to $90312 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position please contact Georgina Rumbel Senior Technical Officer or
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position DescriptionTechnical

Applications close Wednesday 18 February 2026 11.55pm

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