Full time, fixed term Secondment Opportunity between 4th August – 28th November 2025. Located at the Services Building (G12) on the Darlington Campus Apply your extensive experience and problem-solving skills to guide decisions on complex University operations Base Salary HEO10 $156,277 p.a. 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Technical Service Specialist – Life Sciences to join the dynamic Technical Support Services (TSS), Service Delivery Team to provide support in the design and delivery of agreed TSS services within the designated Technical Area. Reporting to the Service Delivery Head, the Technical Service Specialist- Life Sciences is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining consistent practices, training, procedures, and expert guidance within a designated area of technical expertise across the University. As part of the Central Operations Services PSU, TSS plays a key role in advancing a world-class technical services operating model that supports the University's global competitiveness. The role also involves identifying, coordinating, and implementing initiatives and career development opportunities aligned with both partnership and University-wide strategic objectives. Your key responsibilities will be to: support TSS teams in identifying, assessing, negotiating, and prioritising their current and future TSS service requirements in relation to appointed Technical Domain Partner with the local TSS teams and Health and Safety professional services unit to review and improve local systems and processes and support implementation of the safety management system for relevant Technical Domain support a customer service culture in accordance with the TSS service excellence strategy. Set and promote best practice standards for customer interactions maintain an operational and resource overview of activities related to Technical Domain resources within the University, including equipment, laboratory spaces, projects, research, and key researchers through the proactive engagement of relevant stakeholders develop, review and support implementation of systems, policies, procedures and practices within the technical domain support the management of risk and compliance requirements across TSS managed spaces. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Technical Service Specialist – Life Sciences who has: tertiary qualifications within Life Sciences and/or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience experience in designing and supporting the delivery of technical space and services experience in the definition of required mechanical/electrical infrastructure, equipment, in technical spaces experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing systems, policies, procedures and practices experience in defining, delivering and working with staff to promote engagement, support for process change and acting as a champion for benefits and delivery of the required change outcomes strong communication abilities with outstanding negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters practical experience of providing safety advice including performing risk assessments and developing safe work procedures with a demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, Australian Standards, and guidelines. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mouhamed El Chami , Recruitment Operations by email to mouhamed.elchami@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 14 July 2025 11:59 PM
