Full-time (100%), permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $83,776.43 - $93,121.40 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
Be part of a dynamic team supporting world-class research at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience. In this role, you’ll provide specialist technical expertise by diagnosing faults, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of scientific and laboratory equipment. Your work will ensure researchers have the tools they need to make groundbreaking discoveries.
Key responsibilities will include:
Diagnose faults and perform repairs on a wide range of scientific and laboratory equipment (mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic), often down to component level (e.g., HPLCs, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, PCR machines, vacuum pumps, shakers, CO₂ incubators).
Carry out routine maintenance on scientific/laboratory equipment in line with the scheduled maintenance program and as directed by the Workshop Manager.
Maintain accurate records of equipment repair history, log jobs, and update progress in the computer database.
Source, cost, and procure parts required for repairs, and liaise with external contractors for outsourced repairs.
Communicate effectively with researchers and building services to identify issues and develop satisfactory solutions, while providing excellent customer service to students, researchers, and staff.
Design and manufacture laboratory equipment for specific experimental procedures, undertake training on industry-specific equipment, and perform electrical testing of new equipment while recording asset details upon arrival.
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.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
Salary packaging options
Electronics or electrical trade certificate, diploma, associate or advanced diploma or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
Queensland Restricted electrical licence or eligibility to obtain one.
Extensive experience post trade qualification with a broad range of mechanical, electronic and electromechanical equipment, including an ability to quickly diagnose and rectify faults in unfamiliar equipment.
Knowledge and skills to safely work on mains powered 240VAC equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of general engineering and safe use of hand/power tools to manufacture basic parts.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse backgrounds, while maintaining a professional and service-oriented approach to meeting customer needs.
Highly motivated with a strong level of initiative, complemented by sound computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to different applications.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, First Aid and/or CPR certification. 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.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact John Srnka at j.srnka@imb.uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au,stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:00pm AEST (R-59140). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing Monday 9 February.