Casual Technical Officer

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Casual Technical Officer works closely with Academic staff, laboratory demonstrators and students to provide high level quality technical support in teaching and research laboratories with a strong focus on WHS compliance and requirements.

• Ensure efficient running of teaching and/or research laboratories through the provision of quality technical support including preparation for and turnaround of practical classes and/or labs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and students, including demonstration of common techniques and the operation of equipment.
• Provide induction, instrument training and troubleshooting for staff and students.
• Source and maintain equipment, instruments or chemicals and consumables required for laboratory teaching and/or research, considering cost and availability. Arrange with suppliers to rectify and organise faults.
• Prepare/maintain laboratory documentation – safety records/instrument/equipment/plant records and faults.
• Manage laboratory inventories and equipment/chemicals are stored safely and labelled.
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

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