Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Specialist)
Salary package: $100,847 to $116,085 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 31 December 2028)
Up to six positions are available. An immediate start is not required for all positionsPosition Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER;_ANU067_Technical Coordinator_PSBA-ANU.pdf

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The Position

The Technical Coordinator will undertake laboratory work assisting with designing and delivering world class synthetic biology and crop genetic transformation services. This work supports research and development in plant biology across academic, public sector and industry research.

The Person

Applicants should have experience in synthetic biology, gene editing and crop transformation, with expertise in technologies such as CRISPR, Base Editing, Prime Editing, TALENs and other emerging gene-editing approaches viewed favourably. Experience in biological and genetic data projects, AI-enabled target discovery, and the translation of novel editing systems into major crops will be highly regarded. We seek motivated and collaborative individuals with solid technical and research capabilities who can provide expert advice, take initiative, and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders to support innovative plant biology research and development.

The School

The Research School of Biology is a leading centre of biological research in Australia.



Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing issues in plant science and food security, through world-leading efforts in plant molecular biology, plant synthetic biology, and crop genetic transformation.

The Plant SynBio Australia ANU Facility (PSBA – ANU) is located within the Research School of Biology. Funded by Bioplatforms Australia (BPA), Plant SynBio Australia (PSBA) is a national network comprised of Bioplatforms Australia, the Australian National University, University of Adelaide and La Trobe University.

Plant SynBio Australia is seeking to change the plant synthetic biology landscape for Australia by developing and applying new technologies to fields where they are currently not in routine use. The aim is to seed new Australian bioindustries, ensure Australia is competitive globally in the rapidly changing bio-economy, and accelerate plant/agriculture research translation from the bench and glasshouse to the field and society.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Research, Medicine, Physics and Psychology. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences,



supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Dr Don McCallum via ************@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on ***************@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

- A two page statement addressing the selection criteria.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).

If shortlisted, candidates will be invited to attend a 1-hour interview (in person or remotely).

The selection committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

Please note: The preferred candidate(s) must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)

📌 Technical Coordinator (Canberra)
🏢 Australian National University
📍 Canberra