Technical Officer – Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770675
- Agency: Department of Industry, Science and Resources
- Job Title: Technical Officer
- Position Number: 0861_06/26
- Classification: APS Level 3
- Closing Date: Friday 10 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Various locations – NSW NSW
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $72,556 – $78,682
- Office Arrangement: On Site (This role is conducted on site and as such there is)
About Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the
Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better
future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy,
enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
Investing in science and technology
Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to
create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and
our people.
If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and
open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.
Please see the for more information on the benefits and APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition
value of employment within the APS.
Duties
- Using the laboratory information management system (LIMS) Sample Manager and following
- applicable laboratory policies and procedures in line with ISO/IEC 17025 and WADA
- requirements, your key duties as a are: Technical Officer S&T3 within ASDTL
- Sample Receipt: Register and receive samples, perform sample handling and sample
- labelling (e.g. vials, tubes, etc.)
- Sample Processing: Ensure sample integrity and chain of custody is maintained, initiate
- and follow up on anomalies raised and correspond with client as required. Aliquot samples
- for analysis, and operate and maintain equipment such as the Janus robotic platform
- Operate and maintain equipment: Assist team member to operate and maintain
- straightforward instruments such as the Cobas 6500 Urine analyser.
- Sample Management: Maintain accountability for the sample chain of custody using
- electronic documentation from initial receipt to final disposal
- Inventory: Assist team members in stocktake of consumables used within the sample
- preparation team and place order when required
- Documentation: Develop and maintain relevant knowledge in relation to procedures and
- equipment
Eligibility / Notes
- The successful candidate will have at a minimum qualification in laboratory operations (Certificate
- III or IV), or equivalent documented competency and experience
- To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian
- Citizens.
- Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to
- obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
How to Apply
Position Contact ChemBio Recruitment, n/a
Agency Recruitment Site https://careers.industry.gov.au/en/job/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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