Scientific Officer Laboratory and Preclinical Experience

Were looking for a passionate and highly organised Scientific Officer to join our Technical Partners Health team supporting teaching and learning across the School of Medicine Dentistry and Paramedicine and the School of Pharmacy and Medical this hands-on role youll provide technical and scientific support for practical teaching and learning working closely with academic staff and technical teams to deliver high-quality safe and innovative learning experiences for students.

Youll thrive in a collaborative supportive and respectful environment where continuous improvement adaptability and teamwork are highly valued and where your expertise will directly contribute to outstanding student outcomes.

As a Scientific Officer you will:

• Prepare set up and maintain laboratory spaces across different facilities ensuring practical teaching sessions run smoothly and safely while supporting different technical teams
• Collaborate with technical and academic staff and course convenors to develop and deliver best-practice practical teaching activities and procedures
• Manage equipment and consumables including stocktakes procurement maintenance and calibration to industry standards
• Develop and maintain documentation such as lab resource statements risk assessments and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical instruction and support to staff while contributing to special events workshops and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a relevant health or science-based degree or have an equivalent combination of training knowledge and experience in a similar technical support environment
• Have demonstrated experience supporting clinical preclinical simulation or laboratory-based teaching activities
• Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks prioritise effectively and adapt to changing demands
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with academic staff and technical teams
• Show a commitment to continuous improvement with a proactive detail-oriented approach and a focus on delivering high-quality safe and inclusive learning environments

What we can offer
This is a continuing full-time position primarily based at the Griffith Universitys Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82415 - $92456 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $96426- $108174 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Opportunities for internal mobility

Griffiths strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role please contact Dr Lirio Calderon-Gomez Technical Manager for the Laboratory and Practical Experience Technical Partners Health team at .

For application and recruitment advice please contact Lane Stachow Talent Acquisition Partner at

Closing date: 11th October 2026 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time