Technical Officer - Laboratory Science
Technical Officer - Laboratory Science
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Job Description
Overview:
Parttime (0.6FTE) Continuing position
Salary HEW 5 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Bundoora campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Officer to oversee the daily operations of our STEM laboratories and workspaces. Under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator you will play a key role in supporting teaching and research activities by ensuring that all spaces are maintained efficiently safely and in compliance with legislative and institutional policies.
To be successful in this position youll have:
Experience and knowledge of scheduled drugs and poison legislation and regulations including working with relevant regulatory and governing bodies to manage restricted laboratory spaces for work pertaining to controlled substances and their import or export.
Proven knowledge and experience working within Biosciences (or Biological Sciences) / Biotechnology or Biomedical research laboratories/workspace settings.
Proven laboratory operations and maintenance experience preferably in a teaching or research environment.
Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area.
Proven initiative and problemsolving skills highly organised and the ability to work autonomously and in a team.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of working in accordance to the RMIT value statements or similar frameworks in other organisations.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Medical Assessment and National Police Check.
About the College
The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.
The Learning Teaching and Quality teams support:
Quality Enhancement
Learning and Teaching support
The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four Schools across five distinct functions:
Student Lifecycle
Planning & Operations
Technical Services
Program & Governance
WIL & Engagement
Relevant digital solutions such as Workday are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Groups endtoend professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.
The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office at our City and Bundoora campuses professional staff members have opportunities to crossskill engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.
ToApply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact
Job Description: Technical Officer
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Applications Close:
29 May 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
