• Full time, fixed term for 12 months
• Exciting opportunity to be a Technical Officer with Dr Nabil El Massri
• Base Salary starting at $89,755 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

The Technical Officer plays a vital role in supporting all operational, technical, and preparation activities that underpin anatomy teaching. This includes maintenance and preparation of teaching spaces, prosection and dissection of human cadavers, assisting with embalming processes, equipment maintenance, and general laboratory operations. The role also engages sensitively with the body donor program and ensures all work is conducted to the highest standards of safety, professionalism and respect.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• maintain and prepare practical anatomy classes, including issuing and removing wet and dry teaching specimens and media, involving manual lifting and cleaning
• supervise and train less experienced staff members and students
• assist with receipt, preparation and embalming of cadavers, maintenance of remains, mortuary duties, preparation of preservative fluids, equipment maintenance and cleaning
• carry out prosection of anatomical specimens for teaching and examination purposes
• assist with gross dissection of cadavers (loading paid)
• receive and triage public enquiries regarding body donation, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality
• support general duties including examinations, provision of dry materials in lecture rooms, preparation of materials for practical exams, equipment maintenance and laboratory security
• demonstrate responsibility for complying with all work health and safety policies and procedures
• take responsibility for specific tasks as directed by the anatomy lab manager, as required and appropriate to the classification.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• experience working in laboratory or technical environments, ideally within anatomy, mortuary, biomedical or clinical settings
• strong practical skills, including manual handling capability and familiarity with specimen preparation
• ability to work respectfully with human cadaveric material and uphold ethical, cultural and procedural requirements
• ability to supervise or train junior staff or students
• strong communication skills and the ability to interact sensitively with members of the public
• strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team
• understanding of work health and safety requirements in laboratory or mortuary environments.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: 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.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Monday 06 April 2026 11:59 PM