Senior Technical Services Officer

About UTS

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally - a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

FEIT provides technical support services through a Faculty-led model, with specialist clusters supporting laboratories and facilities across the City Campus and Tech Lab, Botany. Technical staff work closely with Schools, Centres and industry partners to enable teaching, research and innovation activities across the Faculty.

The Mechanical, Manufacturing and Robotics (MMR) cluster is one of FEIT's largest and most diverse technical support groups. The team supports 20 engineering laboratories, including teaching and specialised research facilities focused on fabrication, advanced manufacturing, robotics, mechatronics and design.

The MMR team provides technical expertise and operational support across engineering laboratories, ensuring facilities, equipment and infrastructure are safe, effective and well-maintained. Working closely with academics, researchers and professional staff, the team enables high-quality teaching, research and industry engagement activities while supporting innovation and the use of advanced technologies.

About the Role

The Senior Technical Services Officer provides technical support for specialised laboratories and engineering equipment across the City Campus and Tech Lab, Botany.

The role supports teaching, research and industry engagement activities within robotics, manufacturing and mechatronics environments. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment, supporting practical classes, training users, managing laboratory infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

The position plays an important role in maintaining high-performing laboratory facilities and driving continuous improvement in laboratory operations, equipment reliability and technical service delivery.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining specialised laboratory equipment and experimental apparatus to support teaching and research activities.
• Supporting equipment procurement, installation, commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Preparing laboratories, equipment and consumables for practical teaching activities.
• Providing training and technical guidance on the safe and effective use of specialised engineering and robotics equipment.
• Supporting research, consultancy and industry projects through technical expertise, test setup preparation and equipment operation.
• Maintaining compliance with WHS requirements, including risk assessments, inspections and laboratory inductions.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory performance, equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Mechatronics, Electrical, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Experience supporting engineering laboratories, technical facilities or specialised equipment.
• Knowledge of robotics, automation, programming or control systems.
• Experience with laboratory equipment used in robotics or advanced engineering environments.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of WHS requirements within technical or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to operational improvements and innovation.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $101,262 - $109,641 (HEW6)?plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of?Employee Benefits?include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application and ensure all documents submitted include reference number IRC337749 and your name.

1. a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and addressing the selection criteria in the 'Position Description'.
2. a copy of your resume.

For guidance on preparing your responses to the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Applications must be submitted via the UTS online recruitment system (current staff should apply through NEO).

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community.

In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence.

Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to ******@uts.edu.au 

Closing Date: Sunday, 30 August,2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Accessibility

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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact?******@uts.edu.au?for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.