Technical Officer - Geotechnical Engineering (Sydney) (City …, City of Sydney

Technical Officer
- Geotechnical Engineering – Penrith, Current South Wales, Australia Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 5. Based at Western's Kingswood (Penrith) campus, with flexible working arrangements. Salary: $85,778 – $97,006 p.a. plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. Working Rights For an ongoing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at the time of application. Responsibilities
- Provide hands‑on technical support that underpins engineering teaching, research and laboratory safety.
- Support teaching and research activities in geotechnical and environmental engineering by preparing laboratories and equipment for undergraduate practical classes and supporting staff and students during delivery, with a solid focus on safe and compliant operations.
- Maintain and operate specialised equipment, providing technical advice to researchers and HDR students, coordinating procurement and servicing, and assisting with data collection.
- Provide support to other engineering disciplines when required to meet operational needs.
- Contribute to the effective operation of laboratories and workshops through equipment maintenance, development of standard operating procedures, participation in audits and stocktakes, and continuous improvement activities.
- Actively participate in work health and safety by conducting risk assessments, managing chemical inventories, and delivering safety inductions. What Success Looks Like
- Practical teaching spaces are prepared, safe, and fit for purpose for scheduled classes.
- Research equipment is maintained, calibrated, and available to support research activity.
- Staff and students receive clear technical guidance on safe equipment use.
- Laboratories and workshops remain compliant with regulatory and University requirements.
- SOPs, stocktakes and audits are completed accurately and on time. Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in Construction, Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience and training.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical support in engineering teaching and research environments.
- Proven capability in operating, maintaining and calibrating complex geotechnical or environmental engineering equipment.
- Well‑developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collegially in multidisciplinary teams. Benefits
- Financial benefits:
- Access to staff‑only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
- Health and wellbeing support:
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
- Onsite childcare:
- Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity. Job Reference #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvuds