About The Team

The Technical Services team provides essential support across Murdoch University's five Colleges, managing teaching labs, developing experiments, and maintaining equipment. This multi-skilled team supports academics and researchers by delivering technical, operational, and project services, ensuring excellence in education, research, and engagement.

Your New Role!

To provide technical support as part of the Microbiology Technical Team across multiple disciplines teaching units in or including Microbiological techniques - primarily in the disciplines of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Science and Veterinary Medicine.

Your key responsibilities will include -

• Responsible for the organisation and setup of all relevant materials, specimens, reagents and equipment for nominated laboratory sessions within the discipline.
• Organise and participate in the general maintenance of laboratory preparation areas, associated teaching laboratories, service facilities and all associated equipment within
• Maintain detailed accurate records for each laboratory session
• Produce, prepare and capture, edit and archive digital records (still and video) of material and methods for use in an online teaching environment.
• Support and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous, Part time, (30 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $77,468 - $94,700 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 6% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of a tertiary degree in Microbiology / Virology related field or an equivalent combination
  of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in the preparation and maintenance of cell and bacterial cultures, including media preparation and subculturing of cells using aseptic techniques.
• Experience in the propagation of virus cultures.
• Ability to work in a team environment and flexibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks without routine supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety responsibilities using 'Good Laboratory Practice'.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high-level work using software such as Microsoft Office applications and specified University software programs, with the capability and willingness to learn new packages as appropriate

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out , Microbiology and Immunology Team Leader and quote JR103362 as the reference.

Applications Close on 28th March 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.