Full time, fixed term role for 12 months An excellent opportunity to be valued for your analytical skills Base Salary from $103,185 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Core Research Facilities team is looking for a highly motivated and self-driven Professional Officer, Cultural Heritage to join their high performing team. In this role, you will manage and supervise the technical operations of the Cultural Heritage node of Sydney Analytical and provide general expertise in portable vibrational spectroscopy and X-ray instruments. In collaboration with the Vibrational Spectroscopy Facility Manager, you will ensure that the instruments are well maintained and functioning as required, in compliance with the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards which are aligned to the University’s WHS policy. Your key responsibilities will be to: manage the Cultural Heritage Node of Vibrational Spectroscopy within Sydney Analytical and ensure that the research and research training requirements are met effectively manage and maintain the portable instruments, and all accessories, associated with the cultural heritage node, ensuring equipment is compliant with relevant University and legislative requirements provide expert knowledge in the application of high-end portable and benchtop (vibrational spectroscopy and XRF) techniques and analysis applicable to Cultural Heritage Research ensure maintenance of Workplace Health and Safety records, as per the University’s Workplace Health and Safety policy, ensuring that WHS matters requiring attention are addressed appropriately ensure that reporting and documentation requirements are met for the portable instruments and experiments dealing with museum/cultural items facilitate effective communication and good working relationships with cultural heritage stakeholders, and all researchers who use the portable and benchtop instrumentation About you extensive expertise with a high knowledge and skill level in the operation of advanced vibrational spectroscopic equipment, software, data processing and analysis an understanding of cultural sensitivities and requirements of appropriate human ethics, government and institutional approvals for studies on museum and cultural items computer skills, particularly with respect high-end chemometric analysis excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes keen attention to detail and awareness of issues related to dealing with commercially sensitive or confidential information experience with working in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums sector or in working with heritage materials is required possible job sharing opportunity. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 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 which 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 support filling out this application, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Partner in Recruitment Operations by email: nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Saturday 30 August 2025 11:59 PM
