Principal Technical Officer - Laboratories Mechanical and Mining Engineering

• School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering – Faculty of EAIT

• Full-time (100%), Permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity 

We are offering a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative Technical Services Team that supports both learning and research in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering. To be successful in this role you require good working knowledge with hazardous chemicals and teaching/mentoring of others.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Optimise and maintain research and teaching equipment across the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering.

• Provide technical support and competency-based training to students and staff, enhancing equipment use and practical skills.

• Deliver laboratory and workshop inductions under the School’s management and support ongoing compliance.

• Support laboratory operations and business continuity, including equipment maintenance, stocktaking, consumables ordering and procurement.

• Undertake safety activities such as workplace inspections, audits, and risk management, including developing SOPs and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

• Contribute to safety governance and culture by managing controlled substances, providing hazardous chemical training (theoretical and practical), and maintaining high standards of housekeeping, storage and inventory management.

About You  

• Completion of a relevant degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or applied science, with subsequent experience in coordinating laboratory activities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working in a laboratory environment, with demonstrated experience in managing the lifecycle of hazardous chemicals.  

• Well-developed problem-solving skills, with an ability to forward plan, prioritise tasks and competing interests to meet deadlines and work with a high level of adaptability, both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct documentation and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in teaching and research environments.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Read via [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64862).