"IASB Wet Lab Technical and Administrative Support Officer"

The Opportunity

• Biomedical research facility
• Full-time (35 hours week) | 2-year fixed term contract
• $103,866-$110,801+ 17% super + leave loading

The Integrated Acute Services Building (IASB), located in the Prince of Wales Hospital at Randwick, forms part of the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, supporting health research and education. The IASB wet labs are managed as a centralised research support facility through the UNSW Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager IASB, you’ll provide technical and administrative support for the effective operation of multiuser PC2/PC3 wet lab facilities in the IASB. This position will contribute to the overall operations of the IASB laboratories, including general laboratory housekeeping, waste management, user inductions and training and stakeholder engagement.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable parking on campus

Who you are

You have a relevant tertiary qualification in biological/biomedical science or related discipline and or experience working a PC2 laboratory-support role managing and maintaining lab equipment, reagents and related documentation and supporting lab users, and can demonstrate the following Skills and Experience:

• An understanding of the requirements around laboratory operations such as AS 2243.1 and OGTR certification.
• Working with a range of computer systems and applications, such as Laboratory Information Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
• Time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

Note: Vaccinations - this position is based at the Prince of Wales Hospital. In line with safety and wellbeing obligations, NSW Health requires certain categories of workers to meet vaccination requirements (or have a relevant exemption). Accordingly, UNSW must adhere to these requirements for certain staff based on the Clinical Campus.

To apply:

If supporting collaborative research in a new PC2/PC3 laboratory is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter, addressing the Skills and Experience required in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: 11:55pm, Monday 9th February 2026.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Contact:

Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Partner e:shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

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.