Technical Officer

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position  

• Salary HEW 6 + 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 
 

Under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator (Health Biosciences), you will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the day-to-day operational functions of laboratories and workspaces, mainly the Chemistry and Pharmacy teaching laboratories and support teaching and research activities within STEM laboratories and workspaces.  

 

You will ensure and provide expert technical advice and training of equipment/instruments and inductions to users of the space, as well as develop and maintain documentation including, but not limited to: SOP’s, RA’s and chemical registers. This role will also see you ensure consumable levels are well maintained and provide prompt support to stakeholders when ordering or obtaining materials.  

 

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate: 

• Experience and knowledge in the routine operation, maintenance, and training of various forms of equipment or instruments related to the designated space. 

• Proven knowledge and experience working within a laboratory setting, preferably in Chemistry/Pharmacy research or teaching laboratory.  

• An understanding of OH&S requirements within the space. 

• Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, highly organized with record keeping, team player and the ability to work autonomously and with a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Ability to learn new systems and effectively manage competing and fluctuating priorities.

• Experience maintaining scheduled poisons inventory and records highly desirable 

• Technical expertise with High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) would be advantageous. 

 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children 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 Group’s 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 m 

 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.  

 

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Jo Nagpal via email jo.nagpal@rmit.edu.au  

 

Job Description – Technical Officer  

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Applications Close:
21 Oct 2022 11.59 pm

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