Technical Officer

Overview:
- Part-time (0.6FTE), Continuing position- Salary HEW 5 + 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 The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Officer to oversee the daily operations of our STEM laboratories and workspaces. Under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and research activities by ensuring that all spaces are maintained efficiently, safely, and in compliance with legislative and institutional policies.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:
Experience and knowledge of scheduled drugs and poison legislation and regulations, including working with relevant regulatory and governing bodies to manage restricted laboratory spaces for work pertaining to controlled substances and their import or export.- Proven knowledge and experience working within Biosciences (or Biological Sciences) / Biotechnology or Biomedical research laboratories/workspace settings.- Proven laboratory operations and maintenance experience, preferably in a teaching or research environment.- Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area.- Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, highly organised, and the ability to work autonomously and in a team.- Effective communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.- Demonstrated experience and understanding of working in accordance to the RMIT value statements or similar frameworks in other organisations.

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 Schools 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 members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.

To Apply

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**Job Description**:

- Technical Officer

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Applications Close:
29 May 2025 11.59 pm
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