UNSW Medicine is a national leader in learning teaching and research, with close affiliations to a number of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations.
The Medicine & Health Research Infrastructure and Operational Services (MEDRIOS) Team, led by the Research Infrastructure Manager, supports over 650 researchers across the UNSW Kensington, Randwick and St. George Clinical and Sutherland Campuses. Research and technical support services are shared between buildings and off-campus UNSW-managed facilities to provide logistics support, effective laboratory infrastructure, equipment maintenance and media preparation services as part of the larger UNSW Biomedical Precinct.
The Technical Assistant provides routine support to UNSW Medicine & Health researchers in regard to facilities, resources and general laboratory housekeeping at both on-campus and off campus locations within UNSW-managed facilities.
Join a collaborative technical services team supporting world-class research across multiple laboratory environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining high laboratory standards, and thrives in a service-focused environment. You will contribute to the smooth operation of research facilities through equipment maintenance, laboratory support, media preparation, waste management, testing services, and logistics coordination. Working closely with researchers and technical staff, you will play an important role in ensuring facilities are safe, efficient, and well maintained, helping research teams focus on delivering high-impact outcomes.
The role of Technical Assistant reports to the Technical Team Leader and has no direct reports. This position involves a moderate level of physical activity. The successful candidate will be required to safely perform manual handling tasks, including pushing, pulling and moving equipment and materials of up to 10 kg and also possess a valid driver’s licence.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Medical fitness check (this role requires lifting of goods up to a weight of 10 kgs)
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Wednesday 16th September before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
