Technical Officer

• Full time Continuing position*. Located on the Camden Campus at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science
• Opportunity to provide essential technical professional support to clinical staff
• Base Salary HEO6 (38 hrs p/w) $116,507 - $125,602 + 17% superannuation

*continuing contigent on the continuation of external funding

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer will provide essential technical professional support to clinical staff, researchers and students using the pathology laboratory at University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC), undertakes routine clinical pathology and microbiology assays in a range of animal species in accordance with established procedures/standards and supports clinical teaching activities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• a TAFE or other relevant laboratory qualification
• demonstrated skills in veterinary/human diagnostic clinical pathology (haematology/biochemistry) and/or at least one other diagnostic discipline such as microbiology
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• demonstrated understanding of accreditation systems (NATA) - desirable but not essential
• strong computer skills, including storing research data appropriately in databases and/or statistical analysis programs, and extracting relevant reporting and/or analysis.

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About you

• a TAFE or other relevant laboratory qualification
• demonstrated skills in veterinary/human diagnostic clinical pathology (haematology/biochemistry) and/or at least one other diagnostic discipline such as microbiology
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• demonstrated understanding of accreditation systems (NATA) - desirable but not essential
• strong computer skills, including storing research data appropriately in databases and/or statistical analysis programs, and extracting relevant reporting and/or analysis.

The key benefits:

• opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
• a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund
• access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
• industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 38 weeks)
• study leave, professional development leave, and flexible/hybrid work arrangements depending on the role
• staff discounts on selected bank products and health insurance
• access to the employee assistance program
• gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School (ranked #1 in Australia) in an outstanding University.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

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Applications Close Tuesday 13 October 2026 11:59 PM