We are looking to hire a creative Technical Assistant to join our growing team at University of New South Wales in Sydney.
Growing your career as a Full Time Technical Assistant is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in people management, project management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Technical Assistant at University of New South Wales today!

Job no: 514171
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Research Administration support, Laboratory Technician, Clinical/Medical Research

Technical Assistant

- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Until 31 March 2024
- Remuneration: From $62,425 + 17% Superannuation
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

About UNSW:

UNSW Medicine & Health is ranked globally as one of the top 50 medical faculties with a vision to improve the health of our community. Under the leadership of Professor Vlado Perkovic, the UNSW Medicine & Health Strategy (Health25) positions our research, education, and health precincts as key elements to building impact in ways that are dynamic and progressive.

Why Your Role Matters:

Together, the Lowy Cancer Research Centre and Wallace Wurth Building accommodate 400 laboratory-based researchers and research students spread across 7 laboratory areas. Research and technical support services are shared between buildings and off-campus UNSW-managed facilities to provide logistics support, effective laboratory infrastructure, equipment maintenance and media preparation services.

As a Technical Assistant you will provide routine support to UNSW Medicine researchers in regard to facilities, resources and general laboratory housekeeping such as waste management, transportation and distribution,



storage of goods, wash up, media preparation and autoclaving services, either on-campus or off campus at UNSW-managed facilities.

Who You Are:

To be successful you will have:

- Completion of Year 12 and relevant experience, or completion of a Certificate or Associate Diploma in a relevant discipline, or and equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Sound Knowledge of and experience in basic laboratory requirements, including PC2 laboratories.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to provide high level customer service to a wide range of stakeholders of various backgrounds and levels of seniority.
- Sound organisational skills, with proven ability to exercise judgment over task sequencing and solve simple problems associated with workflows.
- Effective written and electronic record keeping skills, with attention to detail, including proficiency with relevant computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, email and database applications.
- Must hold a valid Driving Licence for this position

Further details on the responsibilities of this position can be found in a copy of the Position Description linked below or via View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do.



We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Career development opportunities

- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments

- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period

- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit

How to Apply:

Make It Matter… Submit your application online before 11.55pm on Tuesday 31 st January 2023

(Please note applicants must have full working rights in Australia)

Get in Touch:

Chris Haywood, UNSW Talent Coordinator

View email address on jobs.institutedata.com

Please note applications sent directly to the contact above cannot be accepted .

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.

Position Description

Advertised: 17 Jan 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Jan 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Perks of working as a Technical Assistant in Sydney:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

📌 Technical Assistant - with Great Benefits (Sydney)
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