- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
- Discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Senior Research Officer

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Research support, Technical/Laboratory support

- Unique opportunity to work in a world-leading laboratory operating the only geotechnical centrifuges in Australia.
- Train researchers and drive secure, cutting-edge facility operations.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $108,413 – $120,287 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems hosts the National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility (NGCF), a world leading geotechnical centrifuge modelling facility working on a wide range of offshore geotechnical problems. The NGCF has three centrifuges: a 3.6 m diameter beam centrifuge and a 1.2 m drum centrifuge and a 10 m diameter beam centrifuge located in the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre. The appointee will work alongside other research officers as part of a larger technical support team that includes electronic, software and mechanical engineers.

About the opportunity

- Design, run, and maintain centrifuge experiments, providing technical support from project planning through to testing, data processing, and interpretation.
- Train and supervise laboratory users on equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, motion control systems, and physical modelling techniques.
- Support the safe and efficient operation of the NGCF facility, including project coordination, equipment prioritisation, health and safety compliance, stakeholder engagement,



and business development activities.

About you

- Trade or technical qualifications or diploma with extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and demonstrated management expertise in a technical field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in geotechnical physical modelling in a research environment.
- Strong understanding of the fundamentals of soil mechanics, sensor technology, motion control systems and data acquisition.
- Demonstrated capability in data processing and analysis and communication of test results to users.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Note

Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Occasional weekend work, offsite monitoring, and flexibility with start and finish times may be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 5 August 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

Advertised: 29 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Aug 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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📌 Senior Research Officer (Perth)
🏢 UWA
📍 Perth