Technical Officer (Anatomy and Pathology)

About the role

James Cook University (JCU) is looking for two Technical Officers (Anatomy and Pathology) to provide hands-on technical support for practical learning and teaching in Human Anatomy and Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology. The positions are based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas, and the successful candidate must live in Townsville or be willing to relocate before starting. The advertised positions total 1.4 full-time equivalents, which may be one full-time (36.25 h per week) and one part-time (14.5 h per week) position, or two part-time positions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment, anatomical specimens, teaching materials and consumables for practical classes, intensives and workshops
• Assist with class pack-down and the safe storage of specimens and cadaveric resources
• Help prepare, preserve, handle and store human and/or animal anatomical specimens and related teaching materials
• Depending on needs, support activities involving donated bodies and tissues, including preparation, handling, recordkeeping and storage in line with ethical, regulatory, safety and security procedures
• Carry out routine equipment checks and maintenance, keep facilities clean and hygienic, manage waste and help with stock control, procurement and asset management
• Follow Work Health and Safety procedures, report hazards and incidents, take part in required training and help with compliance checks and audits

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications and practical experience in anatomy teaching, research or clinical laboratories, including preparing anatomical materials, handling human and/or animal specimens and maintaining technical equipment
• Sound understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements and safe laboratory practices
• Willingness and ability to work respectfully and safely with human and animal cadaveric material, specimens and tissues
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including manual handling of specimens and equipment
• Hepatitis B vaccination with demonstrated serology, willingness to get QFever vaccinated and to obtain other role-specific vaccinations with reasonable notice
• Current C' Class Queensland driver's licence, First Aid and CPR certification and a Current Working with Children Blue Card

What we offer

• Salary of $78,740 - $89,310 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading, 15 days paid sick/carers leave and up to 6 months paid parental leave
• Flexible working options, staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support, Fitness Passport and corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program and on-site childcare and medical services on the Townsville campus

Applicants apply through the university careers page with a resume and a cover letter addressing the key requirements and selection criteria; applications close on 22 November 2026.