Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will:

• Lead and manage technical staff to ensure efficient and safe operation of teaching and research laboratories.
• Provide expert guidance on OH&S standards, ensuring a safe laboratory environment for staff and students.
• Oversee the management of hazardous substances, including risk assessments, safety procedures, and compliance.
• Maintain and audit chemical inventories, ensuring regulatory compliance for storage and disposal.
• Manage the School’s Inwards Goods facility and research SharePoint page, optimising resource allocation and content management.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or extensive laboratory operations experience.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments.
• Expertise in laboratory safety regulations, including OH&S, hazardous substances, and dangerous goods compliance.
• Experience in risk assessment and safety management for hazardous substances and laboratory equipment.
• Supervisory experience and/or skills in staff and student training in laboratory settings (desirable).

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Fiona Fraser, Laboratory Manager, Faculty Services Medicine on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Professional - HEW 6 - Senior Technical Officer SoM (1) (2).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 11th of May at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.