"Technical Services Officer (522309)"

Job Description:

• Support the effective use of laboratory, aquaculture, and technical spaces.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) is a collaboration that brings together four of Australia's leading research organisations working in and around the Indian Ocean:

• Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Fisheries)
• Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
• Oceans & Atmosphere (CSIRO)
• UWA Oceans Institute

The collaboration includes the development of multi-disciplinary IOMRC collaborative research initiatives that will significantly advance Australia's marine science capacity, capability, and profile.

About the opportunity

• Provide operational and technical support to facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of research activities within IOMRC shared facilities.
• Collaborate with the Senior Operations Coordinator in a multi-agency environment, standardise practices, maintain technical readiness, and support the effective use of laboratory, aquaculture, and technical spaces.
• Contribute to compliance with safety and operational standards and assist in the coordination of daily facility activities.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a scientific, environmental, or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory, aquaculture, or marine research operations in regulated, multi-user environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of marine park access protocols, water discharge requirements, environmental monitoring obligations, and approvals related to marine research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with the operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of scientific equipment, aquaculture life-support systems, and research instrumentation.
• Sound knowledge of safety legislation, environmental regulations, biosecurity protocols, and Dangerous Goods frameworks.

Position description: PD - Technical Services Officer (522309).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emily Glover at emily.glover@uwa.edu.au.

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 30 January 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.