Senior Technical Support Officer, Anatomy

About the role

Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Technical Support Officer for Anatomy within Teaching & Research Technical Services, based at its Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements. The role provides specialist technical support for anatomy teaching and research, including the safe, respectful and compliant handling of human cadaveric materials.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare practical teaching spaces, materials and equipment for anatomy and physiology classes, and give technical instruction and safety guidance to staff and students.
• Support research through technical advice, equipment training, procurement, data collection and equipment servicing coordination.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures, take part in audits and stocktakes, and contribute to continuous improvement across the Medical and Allied Health team.
• Handle anatomical embalming, dissection and prosection, prepare and maintain teaching specimens, and coordinate future specimen needs.
• Keep accurate records, run specimen audits and ensure human cadaveric materials are handled, stored and disposed of in line with legislation, Australian Standards and University requirements.
• Complete risk assessments, run laboratory safety inductions, keep safety documentation and chemical inventories current, and implement corrective actions from safety and compliance audits.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Anatomy or Mortuary Science, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Extensive experience providing technical support for anatomy teaching and research, including working with human cadaveric materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy, cadaver dissection, prosection and embalming, including solution preparation, identification, record keeping and specimen maintenance.
• Sound working knowledge of the Anatomy Act 1977 (NSW) and related legislation, standards and procedures.
• Experience supporting laboratory safety, risk assessments, safety inductions, chemical records and audit responses.
• Strong organisational and communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Hepatitis B vaccination, or willingness to obtain it before starting.

What we offer

• Salary of $99,159 - $106,284 per year (HEW Level 6), plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Staff-only banking offers, salary sacrifice for onsite parking and novated lease options.
• Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare at several campuses, with possible fee discounts and salary packaging.

Applications are made through the University's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions; the closing date is 8 November 2026. Working rights in Australia must be provided at the time of application.