Technical Officer

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.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental 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, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, 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 Technical Officer, you will:

• Provide technical expertise for the School’s teaching programs.
• Complete set up and pack down of practical classes and examinations, simulation mannequins, anatomical models, clinical equipment, and associated consumables.
• Understand local processes, prepare standard documents, manage records, regularly track progress of work tasks, and identify key issues.
• Provide support and advice to staff and students regarding the ordering, management, safe use, and disposal of chemicals, biologicals, equipment, and consumables.
• Recognise the importance of teamwork and of effective communication amongst team members and build rapport within immediate team and diverse range of stakeholders in ways that are respectful and a of expertise clarifying expectations and responding promptly to resolve technical problems, issues, and requirements to ensure client needs met to agreed standards and timelines.
• Contribute to maintenance of research and teaching facilities by performing regular housekeeping tasks.
• Monitor and maintain occupational health and safety requirements with regards to laboratory practices, including conducting regular inspections.
• Provide administrative support for staff working at the Rural Training site in Ararat.                

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally within a tertiary education environment
• Good knowledge of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) principles and an understanding of the requirements for safety when working with biological and chemical hazards

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Elizabeth Laidlaw (Laboratory Manager, Medicine) via email at helen.laidlaw@deakin.edu.au

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

 Technical Officer HEW 5 0.5 FTE.pdf

Applications for this position close on 2 April 2024 at 5pm.

Are You Ready?

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.