• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Professional Level 4 $81K- $85K (based on experience) + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, New South Wales.
• This is an onsite position and requires regular travel to St George Hospital. A current and valid driver’s license is desirable.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

About Us:

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world (QS top 20) and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Position Summary

The Technical Assistant supports the delivery of research infrastructure and operational services within UNSW Medicine & Health, contributing to a high-quality laboratory environment across multiple on-campus and UNSW-managed off-campus facilities. As part of the Medicine & Health Research Infrastructure and Operational Services (MEDRIOS) team, the role provides routine technical and laboratory support to a large and diverse research community within the UNSW Biomedical Precinct.

Reporting to the Technical Team Leader, the Technical Assistant assists with the day-to-day operations of research laboratories, including equipment maintenance, glassware processing, autoclaving, disinfecting, waste disposal, and general laboratory housekeeping. The role also involves preparing media and solutions for researchers, conducting monthly Mycoplasma testing, coordinating deliveries and storage of laboratory supplies, and supporting compliance with safety and legislative requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Completion of Year 10 or 12 and relevant experience, or completion of a Certificate or Associate Diploma in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to provide high level customer service to a wide range of stakeholders of various backgrounds and levels of seniority.
• Sound organisational skills, with proven ability to exercise judgment over task sequencing and solve simple problems associated with workflows.
• Effective written and electronic record keeping skills, with attention to detail, including proficiency with relevant computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, email and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently, including under direction when performing more complex tasks.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, you must address the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered. For more information, refer to the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter online before Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

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.

Get in Touch:

Aarti

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Talent Acquisition Associate

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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.