Technical Officer - Stores

• ​​Full-time​, ​Continuing position​  

• Salary HEW 4 + 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 

 
The Technical Officer (Technical Stores) will be under the supervision of the Technical Coordinator and will oversee technical support operations within the STEM Technical Stores.  

Duties include providing assistance and advice to STEM staff and students on acquiring consumables. 

This role entails maintaining optimal levels of consumable stocks, assisting staff and students with purchases, and participating in effective waste management practices.  

Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, the incumbent will also assist in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of Central Operations areas. Additionally, they will aid in adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and promoting their implementation. 

Please note that physical lifting and handling are integral components of this position. 

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

• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in a scientific or technical store / lab or similar area. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of operations related to inventory or warehousing. 

• 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.  

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

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 Dustin Nguyen ([email protected])   

Job Description: Technical Officer  

Applications Close:
1 Mar 2024 11.59 pm

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