Senior Technical Officer, Sport and Exercise Science

Job No.:570546

Work type:Continuing

• Full-Time Continuing Opportunity
• Based at La Trobe Universitys Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Higher Education Officer (HEO) 6
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

Reporting to the Cluster Lead (Health) within Facilities and Technical Services this position is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of laboratory support services within the Sport and Exercise Science Discipline at the Bundoora Campus. The role ensures the efficient delivery of teaching activities in full compliance with Health & Safety and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Key duties include the preparation setup and pack-down of laboratory equipment for classes along with managing ad hoc scheduling requests and ensuring the accurate coordination of timetabled activities. The position also involves inducting staff into laboratory procedures supporting teaching staff in the use of equipment monitoring stock levels and coordinating the ordering of equipment and consumables.

This role supports the undergraduate laboratory practical classes and therefore the successful applicant will need to be available to work 7 hrs 15 mins between the hours of 7.30am and 7.30pm. This will be rostered on a rotational basis.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position you will have

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned or extensive experience leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.

Please see the PD for all other Skills and Experience required for the position

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday 16^th of June 2026

Position Enquiries: Petra Olbrechtova Senior Coordinator Health

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Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

Position description:

• PD - Senior Technical Officer - Health (2).pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing the below points from the essential criteria located within the PD

• • • Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned or extensive experience leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge training and/or experience.
    • Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
    • Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
    • Strong knowledge and practical experience working in Sport & Exercise Science based laboratories. Skilled in safely using and maintaining relevant equipment with a solid understanding of key techniques and procedures used to support accurate and realistic teaching environments.
    • Skilled in preparing laboratory spaces for practical classes including layout design equipment setup and alignment with curriculum requirements. Attention to housekeeping and area cleanliness would also be considered essential in the shared laboratory spaces.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of current OHS legislation regulations and standards and relevant experience in
    • Highly organised and adaptable with a proven ability to prioritise tasks and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments without supervision.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.

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