Senior Technical Support Officer, Civil and Construction Engineering

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 6.
• Penrith campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $97,693 – $104,713 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide specialist technical support that underpins teaching and research in civil and construction engineering.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Technical Support Officer to provide high-quality technical services supporting teaching and research activities in Civil and Construction Engineering. This role sits within the Teaching and Research Technical Services team and works closely with academic staff, researchers and students to ensure practical learning and research environments operate safely and effectively.

The position focuses on preparing and supporting practical teaching spaces such as laboratories and workshops, maintaining and operating specialised engineering equipment, and providing expert advice on the safe and appropriate use of facilities. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety standards, supporting audits, and developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.

In addition to teaching support, the role contributes to research and commercial projects, including assisting researchers and HDR students, coordinating equipment servicing, managing procurement of consumables and minor equipment, and supporting data collection. There is also scope to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and, when required, provide informal supervision during project-based work.

What Success Looks Like:

• Practical teaching and research spaces are consistently prepared, safe and fit for purpose.
• Engineering equipment is operated, maintained and calibrated to required standards.
• Researchers, academics and students receive timely and professional technical support.
• Safety, compliance and waste management obligations are met at all times.
• Continuous improvement initiatives contribute to efficient technical operations.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A degree in Civil, Structural or Construction Engineering, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience.
• Extensive experience providing technical support in civil and construction engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated capability in operating and maintaining complex engineering equipment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Tosin Famakinwa, Technical Manager, Built Environment & Engineering via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF739C. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 1 April 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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