Technical Officer, Environmental Science

2 weeks ago


Burwood, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time

Job no: 554016

Work type:
Full-time

Location:
Melbourne - Burwood

Categories:
Administration

  • Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
  • Fulltime and continuing
  • HEW 5 $77,114 $86, % Superannuation

Why work with us?


At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.


Who are we?


Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus.

We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.


The Technical Officer role is to provide a high standard of technical support to the teaching and research programs of the school to ensure that the practical programs are delivered in an efficient manner and that expertise can be provided to assist research staff and students.


As a Technical Officer, you will:

  • Consult with available sources to gather relevant technical information and seek the expertise and advice of other people as appropriate, to provide technical and research support to practical teaching and research programs of the School, specifically in the environmental science and related disciplines to ensure classes and field related activities run smoothly
  • Coordinate on a daytoday basis, within the designated area of responsibility, materials and equipment requirements of staff and students for the running of practical teaching classes and field trips within the specified disciplines of expertise
  • Maintain stock control procedures in conjunction with the Senior Technical Officer on an ongoing basis
  • Trial new experiments and modify existing experiments to ensure the optimal smooth running of practicals within the designated area of responsibility

To be successful, you'll have:

  • Completion of a Bachelor Degree in Science with majors in a suitable environmental science without subsequent relevant work experience; or
  • Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of relevant experience in life sciences and/or education/training in environmental sciences
  • Good knowledge of OH&S principles and an understanding of the requirements for safety when working with biological and chemical hazards

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

Applications for this position close on Monday, 6 May 2024.

Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.

We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.


We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.

We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.


Advertised: 29 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 06 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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