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Senior Technical Support Officer, ICNS

Job Posted 3/8/2025
Western Sydney University
Penrith, NEW SOUTH WALES 2750
Category Human Resources
Full-Time
Job Description
Ref 210/25 Senior Technical Support Officer, ICNS, Teaching & Research Technical Services

Full-time, Fixed term position until 31 August 2026
Penrith Campus (Werrington South)

About Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia's fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.

About the Role
The Office of Teaching & Research Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated individual with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, to join one of our Technical Support Teams. The Senior Technical Support Officer will provide support for neuromorphic engineering research within the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS), a key research group within the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development. You will provide support with electronics, including the design, implementation and testing of sensors and support of software driven electronic devices and telescope equipment.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution and the Greater Western Sydney region. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

  1. 35 hour work week
  2. 17% super contributions
  3. Access to staff benefits - e.g. health and fitness programs such as fitness passport, café and restaurant deals, and many other goods and services

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $113,344 to $121,488 p.a. (comprising Salary of $95,777 to $102,659 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Leidy Castro-Meneses or via email on

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Monday 24 March 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.