Technical Officer - Chemistry & Life Sciences

• Part-time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term position until 29/11/24

• Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position:

Under the direction of the Technical Coordinator - Chemistry & Life Sciences, you will be responsible for ensuring safe day to day operational functions within the laboratory spaces supported by the Chemistry & Life Sciences Technical Services Team, by providing technical support to teaching and research activities within those laboratories.

This is a practical hands-on role, which will see you provide technical support to users of the spaces and ensure designated areas are running effectively and safely, in compliance with legislative requirements and RMIT policies and procedures.  Setting up and preparing for undergraduate practical classes to ensure smooth delivery is an integral part of this position and will make up a very significant percentage of work in this role, as is the cleaning of used materials, equipment & laboratories, and the decontamination & disposal of waste.

Experience in a higher-education research or technical support role, while not required, would be considered favourably.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 

• Experience preparing & supporting undergraduate practical classes, with particular emphasis on Microbiology, while also having competency in broader biological & chemistry fields.

• The ability to work individually as well as collaboratively in a team and be open to assisting others to meet the teams’ commitments & obligations.

• Experience in microbiological culture techniques & identification.

• Experience handling & processing biohazardous waste material.

• Proven track record of building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including understanding and embracing a client focused framework.

• 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.

• 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.

• A commitment to RMIT’s policies of supporting a diverse workplace along with zero tolerance towards harassment, bullying or discrimination in any form.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

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 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. 

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact [email protected]

Job Description – Technical Officer

Applications Close:
18 July 2024 11.59 pm

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