Senior Technical Support Officer, Anatomy

Responsibilities

The role provides specialist technical support for anatomy teaching and research, including the preparation of cadaveric materials and laboratory spaces. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining chemical inventories, and providing technical instruction to staff and students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Anatomy or Mortuary Science and possess extensive experience in anatomy technical support. Demonstrated expertise in cadaveric dissection, embalming, and laboratory safety compliance is essential for this position.

Skills

• Anatomy
• Mortuary science
• Cadaveric material handling
• Embalming
• Dissection
• Prosection
• Laboratory safety
• Risk assessment
• Chemical inventory management
• Standard operating procedures
• Specimen maintenance
• Technical instruction
• Compliance auditing
• Data collection
• Procurement

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation
• Leave loading
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary annual flu vaccination
• Fitness passport membership
• Discounted private health cover
• Onsite childcare
• Salary sacrifice options

About this role

Job Description
Full-time, Ongoing position
Based at Western’s Campbelltown campus, with flexible working arrangements
Salary: HEW Level 6 $99,159 – $106,284 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading
Current Hepatitis B Vaccination required

Provide specialist anatomy technical support for safe, compliant teaching, research and management of cadaveric materials.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Technical Support Officer – Anatomy to provide specialist technical support for anatomy teaching and research within Teaching & Research Technical Services.

The Senior Technical Support Officer will prepare practical teaching spaces, materials and equipment for anatomy and physiology classes, and provide technical instruction and safety guidance to staff and students during classes. The role will also support research activities through technical advice, training in the use of specialised equipment, procurement, data collection and coordination of equipment servicing. Additional responsibilities include maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, participating in audits and stocktakes, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the Medical and Allied Health team.

The position will support the safe, respectful and compliant operation of the University’s anatomy facilities and Body Donor Program. Responsibilities include anatomical embalming, dissection and prosection, preparation of high-quality teaching specimens, ongoing specimen maintenance and coordination of future specimen requirements. The role will maintain accurate records, conduct specimen audits and ensure human cadaveric materials are handled, stored and disposed of in accordance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards, and University requirements.

The Senior Technical Support Officer will promote safe work practices across teaching and research facilities by completing risk assessments, conducting laboratory safety inductions and maintaining current safety documentation and chemical inventories. The role will oversee the safe receipt, handling, storage and disposal of chemical and biological materials, maintain Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventories, and implement corrective actions arising from safety and compliance audits.

What Success Looks Like:
Success in this position will be demonstrated through the delivery of safe, reliable and compliant technical services that enable high-quality anatomy teaching and research. This will be evident when:
Anatomy teaching spaces, specimens, materials and equipment are accurately prepared and ready for scheduled practical classes.
Cadaveric materials are skilfully dissected, embalmed and maintained, with all handling, recording, storage and disposal completed safely, respectfully and in accordance with legislative requirements.
Anatomy facilities maintain accurate and complete records, meet operational and compliance requirements, and remain prepared for internal and external audits.
Staff, students and researchers receive clear and practical technical instruction on specialised equipment, laboratory procedures and safe work practices.
Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments, chemical inventories and safety records remain current, accurate and consistently applied across teaching and research activities.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
The successful candidate will bring specialist anatomy expertise, sound technical judgement and a demonstrated commitment to safe, respectful and compliant practice. They will have:
An undergraduate degree in Anatomy or Mortuary Science, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.
Extensive experience providing technical support for anatomy teaching and research, including preparing specialised facilities and working with human cadaveric materials.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of human anatomy, cadaver dissection, prosection and embalming.
Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in embalming human cadaveric specimens, including solution preparation, identification, record keeping, storage and ongoing specimen maintenance.
Sound working knowledge of the Anatomy Act 1977 (NSW) and other legislation, standards and procedures relevant to human cadaveric materials.
Experience supporting laboratory safety, including risk assessments, safety inductions, chemical records, safe materials handling and responses to audit findings.
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Special Requirements: Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates are required to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B, or be willing to obtain the vaccination prior to commencing employment.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.
Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details
Position Enquiries: Direct to Greg Fathers, Technical Manager, Health via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1756N in your email.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 8th November 2026.
Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
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