Technical Services Coordinator, Life Sciences

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Deakin University Full time

**Job no**: 550525

**Work type**: Full-time

**Location**: Melbourne - Burwood

**Categories**: Administration, Technical
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $97,940 - $107,842 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

**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 University stands as a beacon of educational excellence and innovation, nestled in the vibrant city of Melbourne and across Victoria. With a strong commitment to cutting-edge research and a diverse, global community, Deakin empowers students to shape their futures and embrace transformative learning experiences. Join us in this intellectual adventure and let Deakin's passion for learning and innovation inspire your own.

**As a Technical Services Coordinator, Life Sciences, you will**:

- Act as a coach and work with team members to facilitate growth and development in alignment with Deakin’s code of conduct and core university strategies and policies that promote a safe, sustainable and productive working environment.
- Coordinate the efficient and safe operation of teaching and research laboratories, field sites and equipment, including the management and leadership of a high performing technical support team. Develop and regularly update laboratory procedures and usage policies in line with university regulations and best practice.
- Provide Leadership in Occupational Health and Safety practices including the management of all matters relating to hazardous materials and dangerous goods, and recommend changes to work practices, where appropriate to promote high safety standards.
- Provide advice and recommendations regarding capital bids and discretionary equipment purchases, including facilitating the acquisition of equipment and materials for teaching.
- Trial new technologies and modify existing processes to ensure the optimal smooth running of teaching and research activities.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations, develop and maintain databases of the School’s resources while working with colleagues across the locations.
- Provide specialised and high-level technical support, training and advice to staff and students regarding equipment, policies and practices that meet the relevant legislative requirements for laboratory and field-based teaching and research.

**In a typical week, you will**:

- Ensure people responsible for implementing work priorities have role clarity, the authority to act and feel empowered and supported.
- Plan and oversee projects/activities to deliver sustainable outcomes and value within constraints of time, cost and quality whilst challenging existing processes.
- Consult regularly with staff/students/stakeholders, providing ethical advice, building new and productive relationships and responding to feedback from stakeholders regarding their satisfaction and perspective with services received with openness and transparency.
- Plan and prioritises work and critical activities appropriately and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes, finds effective ways to deal with them and evaluate progress.
- Establish and demonstrate a high level of learning, energy and commitment. Maintain personal integrity and make decisions consistent with university values.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- A Degree in biology or related discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
- Extensive experience and management expertise in technical laboratory administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.(biology/life science)
- Experience in occupational health and safety regulations, including dangerous goods and biological hazardous substance handling and management.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate staff and resources.

**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 Sunday 25 February at 11.55pm.**

**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 opportuni

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