Technical Officer, Mylab

• Full time, continuing role
• Deliver effective technical support to MyLab at the University
• Base Salary base $83,384 + 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

Based out of the Hub and various locations within the USYD Main campus, this exciting role supports the technical operations of the MyLab Hub including safe management of dangerous good stores. Provides sound, technical support and advice to all users of the facility and supports logistics of delivery items to end users across campus. They will also ensure that the Hub is properly maintained, that all storage, handling and transportation equipment is functioning correctly that the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards of the work area are met.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• management of hazardous and dangerous goods including waste
• customer service and stakeholder management
• manual handling of deliveries and equipment with some heavy lifting
• ensure workflows are actioned to provide professional, timely, high-quality service
• deliver goods across campus
• purchase and receive materials, consumables, lab equipment
• managing inventory and supplies for the Hubs across the campus
• provide technical support and assistance to academics, students and other staff
• use best practice with manual handling techniques
• use best practice with relevant Work, Health and Safety (WHS) requirements
• maintain the workplace to ensure research, learning and teaching requirements are met
• knowledge-share and work collaboratively with other Technical officers

About you

• experience in a warehouse or logistics role with extensive manual handling
• experience within a facility that handles hazardous materials preferred
• sound working knowledge and awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within chemical storage environments
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• sound working knowledge and acute awareness of safety regulations in a hazardous good store
• hold a valid NSW drivers license.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations, by email to

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