TECHNICAL OFFICER (GAS EXCHANGE) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCE, COBBITY REFERENCE NO. 1661/0911
* Join the faculty's technical services team * Work on Cobbitty campus and in the field * Full-time continuing, competitive remuneration package available which includes leave loading and up to 17% super The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students The Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource has staff and students based at Camperdown, Australia Technology Park (ATP), Eveleigh, Cobbitty and Narrabri conducting teaching and research and hosting research staff and postgraduate students. We are seeking a Technical Officer (Gas Exchange) to provide high level technical support and maintenance of gas exchange equipment, and assist with the optimisation and development of new gas exchange technologies in the faculty. Based at the Plant Breeding Institute at Cobbitty, you will; * assist staff and students in the use of gas exchange technologies including developing and running undergraduate and postgraduate practical classes in gas exchange techniques * operate, maintain and oversee the maintenance, repair and running of all gas exchange equipment * assist with day to day operations of the faculty including purchasing of consumables, liaison with suppliers, and reconciliation of expenditure in Spendvision. To be successful in the position you will have: * a relevant Diploma of Laboratory Technology or equivalent * experience in a laboratory environment and with laboratory maintenance issues * ability to assist staff, students and visitors on laboratory equipment * current NSW drivers licence (or capacity to attain within 12 months). Technical Officer (Gas Exchange) appointment will be made at HEO 5, HEO 6 or HEO 7. Experience in remote fieldwork, including working on canopy access towers and/or cherry pickers; experience in demonstrating gas exchange techniques; and experience in a wide range of gas exchange techniques including portable photosynthesis systems and soil respiration systems is required for HEO 6 appointment. Extensive experience within these areas is required for HEO 7 appointment. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply. CLOSING DATE: 2 November 2011 The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. (c) The University of Sydney
