Technical Officer (Technical Stores)

Overview:

• Full-timeContinuing position

• Salary HEW 6 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at theMelbourne CBDcampusbut may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Technical Coordinator the Technical Officer (Technical Stores) provides high-quality support to ensure the safe compliant and efficient operation of Technical Stores and associated STEM laboratories and workspaces. The role is responsible for managing inward goods receival and inventory control of laboratory consumables chemicals and temperature-sensitive materials ensuring accurate documentation cold chain integrity and appropriate storage in support of teaching and research activities.

The position contributes to effective chemical lifecycle management through the barcoding and registration of containers within the ChemAlert system maintaining accurate inventories and supporting compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements. The role also coordinates chemical and biological waste processes ensuring the maintenance of accurate records and adherence to safety environmental and operational standards.

To be successful in this position youll have:

1. Demonstrated knowledge/experience in a Scientific or Technical store/lab or similar area.

2. Experience and knowledge in the routine use of inventory software or generating appropriate inventory or warehousing documentation including chemical storage and handling practices and techniques.

3. Proven laboratory operations and maintenance experience preferably in a teaching or research

warehousing environment.

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. Proven initiative and problem-solving skills highly organised and the ability to work autonomously and in a team.

6. 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.

7. 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 and National Police Check.

About theCollege

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science technology engineering mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry as never before.

The STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers teachers inventors designers and game-changers supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor Master and PhD levels and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavourand are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work and we are proud of the Colleges inclusive caring culture. We offer a safe dynamic work environment and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victorias first ever Dean of STEMM Diversity & Inclusion in 2020 and this role drives gender equity diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

The STEM College employs 1000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately

20000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.

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RMIT 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.

In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.

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