About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Technical Officer to join a leading Melbourne-based institution's Chemistry & Life Sciences team. This full-time, continuing position offers an opportunity to support teaching and research activities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations: Oversee the safe and efficient operation of Chemistry laboratories, ensuring compliance with current Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, and standards.
  
  
• Equipment Management: Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment relevant to Chemistry and Life Sciences disciplines.
  
  
• Safety Compliance: Manage the safe use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste, adhering to environmental and safety protocols.
  
  
• Technical Support: Provide expert technical advice and support to academic staff, researchers, and students, facilitating practical classes and experiments.
  
  
• Training & Induction: Develop and deliver training materials and inductions for laboratory users, ensuring all personnel are informed of safety procedures and equipment usage.
  
  
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, safety audits, and compliance checks.
  
  

Selection Criteria

• OHS Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of current OHS legislation with an emphasis on regulations, standards, and safe practices relating to a Chemistry laboratory.
  
  
• Laboratory Experience: Proven experience operating and maintaining laboratory-based instruments and equipment relevant to a Chemistry laboratory.
  
  
• Hazardous Materials Handling: Experience working in a Chemistry laboratory setting, including the safe use and handling of hazardous materials and waste.
  
  
• Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and engage with a diverse range of individuals.
  
  
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related discipline and/or relevant experience.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a leading institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement.
  
  
• Professional Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement pathways.
  
  
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
  
  

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace.

Please apply to this position by attaching your CV in WORD format

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.