Staff Engineer at University of… · Darlington

Staff Engineer Location: Darlington Campus Full time, 2 years fixed term position. Located at Chemical Engineering Building (J01) on the Darlington Campus Provide expertise knowledge and technical support to researchers and students Base Salary HEO7 $112, 628 - $122,702 p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for an experienced Staff Engineer to join the team and provide sound expert advice, supervision, guidance and technical support to researchers and students using the technical areas of the School of Chemical Engineering and across the Technical Support Services (TSS) spaces. The Staff Engineer will collaborate closely with researchers and key educators, contributing expert technical input to support ongoing research initiatives. Acting as a primary point of contact for researchers within the Technical Area, the role facilitates effective communication and coordination across projects. The position is responsible for ensuring that all activities within the work area comply with applicable Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards, aligning with University policy and relevant legislation. In addition, the Staff Engineer provides specialist expertise in emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices relevant to the Technical Area, and communicates these effectively to stakeholders. The role requires a commitment to continuous professional development, enhancing both technical capability and interpersonal effectiveness, while contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives at a local level. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide timely, sound, and effective technical support, training and professional engineering advice to staff, researchers and students in the following technical areas provide sound teaching support for Unit of Study related to chemical engineering, materials engineering and chemistry laboratories, supervision/co-supervision and/or guidance and technical expertise to students, project teams and interns while using facility resources provide sound, specialist advice and support to the development and implementation of the ongoing research strategy related to the Technical Area of Chemical Engineering, materials engineering, and chemistry laboratories and in alignment with TSS overall objectives work in collaboration with academic researchers, technical staff and other TSS team members to develop action plans for research and educational work being undertaken in the Technical Area ensure that the Technical Area's systems, reporting, and documentation requirements are met, including governance and ethics reporting plan and manage the effective utilisation of resources within the designated area of responsibility, in alignment with the TSS overall strategy and objectives proactively lead the users of the Technical Area in best practices and awareness of University policies and relevant WHS/compliance legislation, standards, codes, policies, guidelines, and local provisions. About you bachelor's degree - Chemical Engineering/Environmental Engineering or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with matters experience in supporting research in wet and dry Chemical/Environmental and Biomolecular Engineering laboratory environments to improve regulatory compliance and operational efficiencies proven OHS knowledge and experience in complex Chemical Engineering teaching and research environment Experience and knowledge in safe chemicals handling, waste management and disposal significant and relevant experience in managing/planning/supporting technical teams to provide services to researchers, along with experience in scaling, troubleshooting, and developing practical classes demonstrated experience in Water/Wastewater management (desired). Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 24 May 2026 11:59 PM