Technical Officer - Physics Teaching Support

1 x full-time continuing position as a Technical Officer in the Technical Support Services TeamOpportunity to utilise your experience in supporting Physics education laboratoriesHEO6 - salary from $95,860 plus 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe Technical Officer delivers timely and effective technical services within the designated area of responsibility to achieve enhanced education/research support outcomes. This includes provision of hands-on support for practical classes, demonstrations, or research as required, maintenance of equipment and safe working environment, provision of technical advice to users (academic staff/teaching staff/researchers), protocol optimisation (where required), sourcing and preparation of consumables, and assist in the writing of safety and procedural documentation.The Technical Officer will assist in implementing new processes, procedures, systems, and ways of working within the work area to improve customer service delivery, efficiency and resource utilisation as directed. The Technical Officer will provide training to facility users in the safe operation of equipment, facilities, and general procedures. The role also supports the Senior Technical Officer in ensuring that the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards and other compliance requirements of the work area are met and are aligned to the University’s WHS policy and relevant legislation.The Technical Officer will provide guidance to junior staff in the work area (e.g. Technical Assistants) to deliver work outputs.Your key responsibilities will be to:support the agreed delivery of technical services in the designated areasupport the implementation of service improvements and service excellence within the responsibility areacontribute to a positive, professional, customer-focused team culturesupport the effective utilisation of resources within the designated area of responsibility, ensuring that the work area’s education/research requirements are effectively metchampion best practices, workplace health and safety, compliance, and risk managementseek and act on opportunities to cross-skill, including drawing on the knowledge and expertise of othersprovide project management or project support as required, collaborating with other TSS, PSU or central project managers/teams as required.About you:a degree in relevant physics discipline or equivalent extensive experience and trainingrelevant Laser Safety Officer Certificate or willingness to undertake trainingexperience preparing, streamlining, set up/pack down of higher educational Physics laboratory classesexperience in preparing samples for practical classes and providing support to researchersexperience providing first level support, training, and maintenance on common Physics laboratory equipment, including engaging external parties to repair equipmentdemonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with customersexperience in the safe handling of hazardous substances (e.g., chemical waste, compressed gases and cryogens). A willingness to undertake relevant hazardous substance training, if requiredan ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving mattersability to apply and contribute to the development, maintenance, and review of standard technical documentation and operating procedures.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease 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 checksYour 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 statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include 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 , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your 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 any documents in alternate formats, please contact Recruitment Consultant, Kimberley Smith,Applications close: Sunday 7 July 2024 at 11.59pm© The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the for this role.Applications Close Sunday 07 July 2024 11:59 PM