Technical Support Officer

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on technical support for environmental monitoring infrastructure, including installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of field-based equipment and sensors.
• Coordinate and lead fieldwork activities, including logistics planning, data collection, and on-site supervision of students and research assistants in remote and regional WA.
• Support high-quality research outcomes by managing data workflows, maintaining QA/QC standards, and contributing to technical reporting and environmental data analysis.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent technical trade experience).
• Demonstrated experience in environmental fieldwork, including operating and maintaining monitoring equipment and leading field activities in remote locations.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with Python or R.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver work in complex field environments with a strong commitment to safety and risk management.
• A current "C" class driver's licence.
• Current Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) training, First Aid/CPR, or a willingness to attain these certifications.

Benefits

• Flexible working options considered.
• 17% superannuation.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave (after one year of service) and 36 weeks (after five years).
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• Salary packaging options and incremental progression based on continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. This role specifically supports the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) within the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, contributing to world-class research infrastructure that monitors changes to our environment and climate.