Technical Officer, Chemistry

**Job no**: 567013
**Work type**: Full-time
**Location**: Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Technical
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 5 $80,199 - $89,950 + 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 is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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.

**About the role**:
The Technical Officer provides a high standard of technical support to the teaching and research programs of the school to ensure the efficient delivery of practical programs and provide expertise to assist academic staff and students. The technical support is aligned with chemistry based disciplines and assists the Technical Services Coordinator in the area.

As the Technical Officer you will collaborate with other locations within the school coordinating support efforts and will also have some contact with external organisations for sourcing of supplies. This role will suit a problem solver, well organised individual with the ability to make decisions and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently.

**As the Technical Officer, Chemistry, you will**:

- In consultation with available sources 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 to ensure classes run smoothly and that the laboratories and materials are cleaned afterwards.
- Provide technical expertise in the operation and maintenance of specialised instrumentation in the discipline area and prepare materials for classes.
- Coordinate materials and equipment requirements of staff and students for the running of practical teaching classes
- Maintain stock control procedures in conjunction with the Senior Technical Officer**

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree with majors in a suitable chemistry based science without subsequent relevant work experience; or
- Completion of an Associate Diploma and demonstrated subsequent relevant work experience; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience working in a related field or discipline in higher education or a similar large complex environment.
- Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety 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 along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

**Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on the 21st of February**

**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**: 07 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 21 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time