Technical Operations Coordinator

Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering is a place where students and staff alike can apply their studies and research to real-world industry challenges. We are involved in a variety of high-impact research initiatives, across several schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

As a Technical Operations Coordinator within our Science and Engineering Technical team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the day-to-day operational requirements of our facilities. This role will provide direct support for the state-of-the-art laboratory facility used by the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM).  You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide leadership to our dedicated staff, ensuring a positive work environment and compliance with health and safety standards and all other compliance obligations. Additionally, you will work closely with management to plan resources effectively and maintain our facilities to the highest standards.

To find out more about the CCDM, please visit: https://www.ccdm.com.au/

• Coordinate daily operational requirements, ensuring effective space allocation for research activities.
• Provide leadership and support to staff, fostering a positive work environment through mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work with management to plan resources and staff effectively to meet operational objectives.
• Oversee maintenance of lab facilities, equipment, and systems with a focus on safety and functionality.
• Collect data, maintain records, and produce reports on facility activities.

To learn more about the role, please contact the hiring manager 

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.

Please provide a cover letter, your CV and a separate two paged document addressing the selection criteria noted in the Position Description to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

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Applications close: 6.15PM Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Tuesday 9th April 2024.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.