At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate technical services for teaching and research labs in Physics.
- Company: Flinders University, a top-tier Australian university focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: 17% superannuation, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse community that celebrates equality and opportunity for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student learning experiences in a vibrant and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Physics or related field, with lab instrumentation experience.
The predicted salary is between 92287 - 98398 $ per year.
We are seeking a highly organised and technically skilled Senior Technical Officer, to provide leadership and coordination of technical services for teaching and research laboratories within the College of Science and Engineering, with a primary focus on Physics. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring laboratories are safe, well‑equipped, and effectively managed to support high‑quality, hands‑on student learning experiences.
- Leading and coordinating a team to deliver high‑quality laboratory teaching support.
- Overseeing the preparation and set‑up of materials, equipment, and consumables for practical classes.
- Managing laboratory operations, including procurement, maintenance, stock control, and forward resource planning.
- Partnering with academic staff to support the delivery, scheduling, and continuous improvement of practical teaching.
You are a collaborative and proactive technical professional with strong organisational skills and experience supporting teaching laboratories in a science or engineering environment. With a strong background in physics laboratories and technical instrumentation, you bring the expertise required to support high‑quality practical teaching while coordinating technical staff and resources.
- A degree in Physics (or related discipline) or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and electronics.
- Experience in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
- Proven ability to coordinate or supervise staff within a technical or laboratory setting.
- Strong organisational, communication, and WHS knowledge to effectively support safe and high‑quality teaching and research.
We’re transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don’t just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wide range of professional development activities and services
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on‑campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000016018 Senior Technical Officer. As well as a CV, you are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below four Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Ted Moyo. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 6 April 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Senior Technical Officer employer: Flinders University
Flinders University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With flexible working arrangements, a commitment to diversity, and a vibrant campus life in Bedford Park, South Australia, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful initiatives that support students affected by gender-based violence.
