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Technical Officer - Advanced Therapies
Western Sydney Local Health District
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3.9
Sydney NSW
$35.97 - $51.82 an hour
Full-time
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$35.97 - $51.82 an hour

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Full-time

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On call

Full job description

  • Join a world-class cell and gene therapy manufacturing program
  • Help deliver innovative therapies that make a difference to patients
  • Build your expertise in GMP, cleanroom and advanced manufacturing


Manage cleanroom operations, maintain GMP readiness and support the manufacture and delivery of life-changing cell therapies at Westmead Hospital.


Employment Type: 2 x Temporary Full Time (up to 3 years)
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1 / Grade 2
Remuneration: $35.97 - $51.82 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital


Where you'll be working
Based at Westmead Hospital, Sydney Cell and Gene Therapy (SCGT) is at the forefront of advanced cellular therapies, supporting the translation of innovative treatments from research and development into clinical care. You'll join a specialised multidisciplinary environment where quality, collaboration and patient outcomes are at the centre of the work.

  • Work within a highly controlled cGMP cleanroom and advanced therapies facility
  • Support a specialised program delivering cell and gene therapy products for patients
  • Collaborate with clinical, manufacturing, research, quality, engineering and hospital teams
  • Work in an evolving environment where new technologies, procedures and therapeutic applications are introduced
  • Contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, continuous improvement and patient care





What you'll be doing
As a Technical Officer, you'll help keep the advanced therapies facility safe, compliant and manufacturing-ready. You'll combine practical facility operations with quality-focused technical work and support cell therapy manufacturing activities.

  • Maintain cleanroom readiness through environmental monitoring, cleaning, equipment maintenance and calibration support
  • Prepare production areas through line clearance, cleaning and manufacturing setup, ensuring GMP standards are maintained
  • Support cell therapy operations, including packing and preparing therapeutic products for transport to clinical sites
  • Coordinate procurement, materials management and facility requirements to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly
  • Maintain accurate GMP documentation, support quality activities and respond to facility issues through a 24/7 on-call roster


Make a difference with NSW Health
Use your technical expertise to support innovative patient care and build specialist skills in advanced therapies. Apply now and help turn cell therapy innovation into patient care.


How to Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.


Essential Criteria:


  • Qualification: Certificate IV in Pathology or Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations.


Selection Criteria:

  • Previous experience working in cleanrooms or other laboratory settings.
  • Experience working within a documented quality or safety system including maintaining accurate contemporaneous records.
  • Experience with ordering, receipting and management of stock levels.
  • Demonstrated organisational skills, including managing concurrent tasks and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Evidence of having learned and applied new technical procedures or equipment in a laboratory setting.
  • Flexibility to work in an out-of-hours roster to attend to equipment and manufacturing demands as required.

Requisition ID: REQ695652
Applications Close: 29 September 2026



Need more information?

  • Discover more about the application process.

  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

  • For inquiries about the role, contact Leighton Clancy on Leighton.Clancy@health.nsw.gov.au.


People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.



Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/



Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.



Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.



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