School of the Environment Full-time, permanent position Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% super (HEW Level 6) Based At our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Join The University of Queensland and play a vital role in supporting the next generation of environmental scientists. As a Scientific and Technical Officer, you will contribute to hands‑on teaching by supporting laboratory, field, and online learning programs, maintaining specialist equipment and facilities, and helping develop innovative practical learning experiences. Working within a collaborative and world‑class teaching environment, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, contribute to student success, and be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and positive impact.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to: Support exceptional student learning by preparing and delivering laboratory and field practical classes, including setting up equipment, samples, reagents and teaching resources. Collaborate with academic staff to develop, test and enhance innovative practical learning experiences that enrich undergraduate education. Maintain specialist laboratories, equipment and teaching facilities, ensuring they are safe, well‑equipped and operating to the highest standards.

Champion a safe and effective learning environment by promoting Workplace Health and Safety practices, training tutors and providing technical guidance to staff and students. The position reports to the Manager, Scientific Teaching Services.

About You

Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Earth Science, Zoology, Ecology, Biology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training; Earth Science expertise is highly regarded. Demonstrated experience in a scientific, research, or tertiary teaching support environment. Proven ability to operate, demonstrate, troubleshoot, and maintain a broad range of scientific equipment with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience supporting teaching laboratories, including the development, testing, and continuous improvement of practical classes and experiments. Strong customer service skills with the ability to support students and academic staff and contribute to a positive learning environment. Sound knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, including chemical handling, risk assessments, labelling,



and compliance procedures.

Well‑developed digital and technical skills, including Microsoft Office, web‑based systems, and online or virtual teaching technologies. Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, adapt to changing needs, and confidently work with animals and animal‑based practical activities.

It is desirable to have or obtain the following: Current Senior First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain), understanding of undergraduate practical experiments, and a manual driver's licence with four‑wheel‑drive experience or willingness to undertake training.

Benefits - up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave

- 17% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- flexible working options
- health and wellbeing programs
- a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
- on‑campus childcare
- affordable parking
- salary packaging Other Information Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close Tuesday 11 August 2026, at 11.00pm AEST (R-66148). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions,



consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities, libraries, and cutting‑edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high‑quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee advantages (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

📌 Senior Technical Officer (Australia)
🏢 University Of Queensland
📍 Australia