Technical Officer

**Work type**:Continuing
- Part time 0.6FTE
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

**About the position**

This position is required to work as part of the Facilities and Technical Services team which supports teaching and research activities. This role will work closely with the Archaeology discipline within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and will provide a broad range of technical, administration, and facilities support services to assist staff and students to achieve teaching, learning, and research outcomes.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

- Maintain the teaching and research (as resources allow) facilities as clean, safe work environments in accordance with appropriate legislation and University policy and guidelines.
- Test, calibrate and maintain equipment as required.
- Assist with the training and operation of equipment.
- Provide / prepare materials and resources for undergraduate practical classes.
- In consultation with academic staff, provide advice and assistance in the ordering of laboratory consumables and/or equipment.
- Carry out other duties supporting FTS roles on campus as required (e.g. cross-team support) where responsibilities permit and as directed by the position’s supervisor.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Demonstrated experience in the operation and/or maintenance of laboratories, and/or a willingness to learn, particularly archaeomagnetic, and/or palynology, and/or soil science laboratories, including preparedness to be trained in and adhere to La Trobe Position Description People and Culture Last updated March 2025 safety protocols for working with hydrofluoric acid (HF).
- Ability to train staff and students in the use of laboratory equipment.
- Understanding and demonstrated experience of Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
- Developed written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders both within the university and external to the university.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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**Benefits**:

- **17% employer contributed superannuation**:

- **On site child care facilities**:

- **Staff development and training**:

- **Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses**

**How to apply**

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Tuesday 24th June, 2025

**Position Enquiries**: Paul Penzo-Kajewski, Senior Technical Officer, Archaeology

**Recruitment Enquiries**: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- **Cover letter outlining the 4 essential skills and experience listed in this advert (max 2 pages);**:

- **An up-to-date resume including professional references that may be contacted.**

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

**All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement**.