Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 13 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

- Full time Continuing position*. Located on the Camden Campus at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science
- Opportunity to provide essential technical professional support to clinical staff
- Base Salary HEO6 (38 hrs p/w) $116,507 - $125,602 + 17% superannuation

*continuing contigent on the continuation of external funding

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer will provide essential technical professional support to clinical staff, researchers and students using the pathology laboratory at University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC), undertakes routine clinical pathology and microbiology assays in a range of animal species in accordance with established procedures/standards and supports clinical teaching activities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- a TAFE or other relevant laboratory qualification
- demonstrated skills in veterinary/human diagnostic clinical pathology (haematology/biochemistry) and/or at least one other diagnostic discipline such as microbiology
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
- demonstrated understanding of accreditation systems (NATA) - desirable but not essential
- robust computer skills,



including storing research data appropriately in databases and/or statistical analysis programs, and extracting relevant reporting and/or analysis.

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About you

- a TAFE or other relevant laboratory qualification
- demonstrated skills in veterinary/human diagnostic clinical pathology (haematology/biochemistry) and/or at least one other diagnostic discipline such as microbiology
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
- demonstrated understanding of accreditation systems (NATA) - desirable but not essential
- strong computer skills, including storing research data appropriately in databases and/or statistical analysis programs, and extracting relevant reporting and/or analysis.

The key benefits:

- opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
- a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund
- access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
- industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 38 weeks)




- study leave, professional development leave, and flexible/hybrid work arrangements depending on the role
- staff discounts on selected bank products and health insurance
- access to the employee assistance program
- gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School (ranked #1 in Australia) in an outstanding University.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to .

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close Tuesday 13 October :59 PM

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📌 Technical Officer (Camden)
🏢 Times Higher Education
📍 Camden