Technical Officer

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 4/5 (Technical)
Salary package: $77,379 - $93,200 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term:  3x Full-time, fixed Term (up to 31/12/28)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

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ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position

The Research School of Biology is a leading centre of biological research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing issues in plant science and food security, through world-leading efforts in plant molecular biology, plant synthetic biology, and crop genetic transformation.

The ANU Plant SynBio Facility is located within the Research School of Biology. Funded by Bioplatforms Australia (BPA), Plant SynBio Australia (PSBA) is a new national network comprised of Bioplatforms Australia, the Australian National University, University of Adelaide and La Trobe University.

Plant SynBio Australia is seeking to change the plant synthetic biology landscape for Australia by developing and applying new technologies to fields where they are currently not in routine use. It will seed new Australian bioindustries, ensure Australia is completive globally in the rapidly changing bio-economy, and will accelerate plant/agriculture research translation from the bench and glasshouse to the field and society.  

This is a key role for an emerging or experienced technician to work as part of the Plant SynBio Facility, within the Research School of Biology. The successful candidate will undertake a range of activities related to gene editing, crop transformation and synthetic biology, and ensure a safe working environment for all users and visitors to the facility.

The Person

We are looking for a candidate with a relevant Degree, Diploma, Trade Certificate II or III, with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in laboratories used in gene editing, crop transformation and synthetic biology. 

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Biology.

For more information about the position please contact Dr Don McCallum on T: +61 2 6125 5629 E: don.mccallum@anu.edu.au.  

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be invited for an interview plus a presentation on their experience with synthetic biology. 

The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.