Technical Officer - Geotechnical Engineering

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 5
• Based at Western’s Kingswood (Penrith) campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $85,778 – $97,006 p.a. plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Provide hands-on technical support that underpins engineering teaching, research and laboratory safety.

The Opportunity
You will provide technical support to teaching and research activities in geotechnical and environmental engineering. This includes preparing laboratories and equipment for undergraduate practical classes and supporting staff and students during delivery, with a strong focus on safe and compliant operations.

You will support research activities by maintaining and operating specialised equipment, providing technical advice to researchers and HDR students, coordinating procurement and servicing, and assisting with data collection. You may also support other engineering disciplines when required to meet operational needs.

You will contribute to the effective operation of laboratories and workshops through equipment maintenance, development of standard operating procedures, participation in audits and stocktakes, and continuous improvement activities. You will play an active role in work health and safety by conducting risk assessments, managing chemical inventories, and delivering safety inductions.

What Success Looks Like:

• Practical teaching spaces are prepared, safe and fit for purpose for scheduled classes.
• Research equipment is maintained, calibrated and available to support research activity.
• Staff and students receive clear technical guidance on safe equipment use.
• Laboratories and workshops remain compliant with regulatory and University requirements.
• SOPs, stocktakes and audits are completed accurately and on time.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• An undergraduate degree in Construction, Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical support in engineering teaching and research environments.
• Proven capability in operating, maintaining and calibrating complex geotechnical or environmental engineering equipment.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collegially in multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Stephen Famakinwa Tosin Famakinwa, Technical Manager, Built Environment & Engineering via T.Famakinwa@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1190L in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 24th May 2026.
• Working Rights: For an ongoing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at the time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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