Senior Technical Officer

• School of the Environment

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

Join The University of Queensland and play a vital role in supporting the next generation of environmental scientists.

As a Scientific and Technical Officer, you will contribute to hands-on teaching by supporting laboratory, field, and online learning programs, maintaining specialist equipment and facilities, and helping develop innovative practical learning experiences.

Working within a collaborative and world-class teaching environment, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, contribute to student success, and be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and positive impact.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to: 

• Support exceptional student learning by preparing and delivering laboratory and field practical classes, including setting up equipment, samples, reagents and teaching resources.

• Collaborate with academic staff to develop, test and enhance innovative practical learning experiences that enrich undergraduate education.

• Maintain specialist laboratories, equipment and teaching facilities, ensuring they are safe, well-equipped and operating to the highest standards.

• Champion a safe and effective learning environment by promoting Workplace Health and Safety practices, training tutors and providing technical guidance to staff and students.

The position reports to the Manager, Scientific Teaching Services.

• Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Earth Science, Zoology, Ecology, Biology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training; Earth Science expertise is highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience in a scientific, research, or tertiary teaching support environment.

• Proven ability to operate, demonstrate, troubleshoot, and maintain a broad range of scientific equipment with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience supporting teaching laboratories, including the development, testing, and continuous improvement of practical classes and experiments.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to support students and academic staff and contribute to a positive learning environment.

• Sound knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, including chemical handling, risk assessments, labelling, and compliance procedures.

• Well-developed digital and technical skills, including Microsoft Office, web-based systems, and online or virtual teaching technologies.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, adapt to changing needs, and confidently work with animals and animal-based practical activities.

• It is desirable to have or obtain the following: Current Senior First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain), understanding of undergraduate practical experiments, and a manual driver's licence with four-wheel-drive experience or willingness to undertake training.

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Linda Deer [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Tuesday 11 August 2026, at 11.00pm AEST (R-66148).