Technical Officer - Faculty of Science and Engineering

About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that provides technical instruction and support for undergraduate classes and associated services for teaching and research programs.
No two days are the same, this is an active and engaging role where you will be able to put your strong problem-solving skills to the test.
This is a Monday to Friday position which can offer you an agile and flexible working environment with great work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of laboratory classes, including preparation of laboratory material and maintenance of equipment for undergraduate classes, ordering consumables and equipment for practical classes and planning and testing of experiments before practical classes.
• Providing technical support to research programs including the use of high-end analytical instruments.
• Ensuring all Curtin’s Health and Safety systems are adhered to, including the development of Risk assessments (RA’s) and Safe work practices (SWP’s). You will play an important role in ensuring that occupational health and safety regulations and specific statutory requirements related to the area’s activities are followed.
• Supporting the day-to-day requirements of the laboratory. 

Essential: 

• A degree qualification specialising in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, Science; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to ensuring, Occupational Safety and Health practices, experience in handling and managing dangerous goods hazardous substances and regulations are followed.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff and students at all levels, as well as the ability to effectively communicate information and provide instruction others, including re-enforcing Safety policies and ensuring students always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite and ability to install software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Prior experience working with analytical instruments (such as ICP-OES/MS, GC-MS, AAS, Master-sizer, UV-Vis, Elemental analyser) is not a requirement but will be highly regarded. Please note, on the job, external training will be offered as part of the professional development.

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered 
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
• Licenses or certifications relevant to the position.
• A level of fitness commensurate with the position.

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
At Curtin University, we value the diversity of the community and are passionate about fostering an inclusive culture in which all people feel respected, valued, welcome and safe. 

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to equity and opportunity in all aspects of employment including recruitment, career development, promotion and workplace support.  

To demonstrate this commitment, the faculty has developed a Diversity Awareness Program with a key focus on the areas of gender equity, diverse sex, sexuality and gender, ethnicity, disability and accessibility, and health and wellness. We aim to promote and improve awareness and participation of diversity and inclusion initiatives through the appointment of diversity representatives and male champions of change across the faculty. 

As a university and faculty, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive excellence, and we encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds to join the Faculty of Science and Engineering and make tomorrow better. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact our friendly team at curtincareers@curtin.edu.au.  

To find out more about our comprehensive diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision-strategy/diversity-equity/gender-equity-and-inclusion/.
For more information on Curtin’s 2030 Strategic Plan, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision-strategy/curtin-2030-strategic-plan/ 

About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/ 

What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.  

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/  

Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up-to-date Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages. 

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.