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• Join a collaborative team to support safe, efficient field and laboratory operations
• Enable high-quality teaching and research through hands-on technical expertise
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart 

About the opportunity

The Technical Officer will work within the School of Natural Sciences, primarily within the Field and Fleet area, but will also provide cross-disciplinary technical support across all areas of the School including undergraduate teaching laboratories, research laboratories, and other research facilities, to ensure smooth and safe operations that support the School’s teaching and research objectives. The School of Natural Sciences trains the next generation of leaders in science, technology, and mathematics—disciplines that underpin Australia’s future capability and innovation.

What you’ll do:

• Support the day-to-day field and fleet operations by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant use of field equipment and assets.
• Maintain field stores and associated assets, ensuring equipment is well-organised, serviceable, and properly maintained.
• Assist other School Technical Officers with the planning, preparation, and delivery of undergraduate field trips and laboratory classes.
• Contribute to fieldwork and laboratory safety management by assisting in the review of risk assessments.
• Assist in the coordination of laboratory operations, supporting the safe and efficient management of teaching and research laboratories.­

What we’re looking for:

•  Demonstrated experience in fieldwork, project planning, and risk assessments.
• Strong hazard identification and risk mitigation skills, with demonstrated experience in Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) processes.
• Experience maintaining and coordinating a diverse range of assets, such as laboratory and/or field equipment.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to use initiative, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate documentation and maintain detailed records, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Vince Scoleri, Operations Manager, Vincent.Scoleri@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501706 - Technical Officer.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.