Technical Officer, Process Chemistry and Environmental
Technical Officer, Process Chemistry and Environmental
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Job Description
Overview:
Full-time Continuing position
Salary Level 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 You
The Technical Officer will report to the Technical Coordinator (Process Chemistry & Environmental) and will be responsible for delivering technical services and advice to support the operations of designated laboratories and workspaces. This includes maintaining and demonstrating the use of laboratory equipment and instruments as well as providing technical support to staff and students.
Working under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator the Technical Officer will also ensure the timely upkeep of laboratory facilities and contribute to the implementation and promotion of OHS standards delivering a professional client-focused service.
To be successful in this position youll have:
1. Demonstrated knowledge/experience in a Chemical and/or Environmental Engineering laboratory or similar work setting including learning & teaching and research laboratories.
2. Demonstrated experience in operating training and maintaining laboratory-based instruments and equipment relevant to chemical and environmental engineering analytical chemistry wastewater and/or PC1/PC2 facilities generating appropriate operating documentation.
3. Proven track record of building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders including understanding and embracing a client focused framework.
4. 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.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated experience and understanding of working in accordance to the RMIT value statements or similar frameworks in other organisations.
Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in chemical engineering environmental engineering environmental science or a related discipline and/or relevant experience.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Medical Asessment 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 School 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 end-to-end 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 cross-skill 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:
11 Aug 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
Full-Time
