Laboratory Officer

Position Number: 0044172
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Science
Department/School: Laboratory Support Services
Salary: UOM 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super

• Manage teaching laboratories and provide technical support across agricultural, veterinary, and food disciplines.
• Collaborate with academic staff to enhance laboratory teaching programs while driving improvements in service delivery.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Laboratory Officer manages teaching laboratories within the School of Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences and Melbourne Veterinary School. Working closely with the Manager, Teaching Laboratories, and academic staff, the role provides technical support for teaching activities, ensures lab safety and compliance, and advises on resources for lab programs. The position focuses on maintaining operational excellence and improving service delivery without direct involvement in research or teaching content.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical support for teaching activities by coordinating and maintaining the planning, preparation, setup and pack down for classes.
• When required contribute to the development of practical classes and provide advice on practical student activities.
• Work effectively as part of the team and with the managers to develop and implement efficient work methods.
• Act as the First Aid Officer and Warden for the building in which the position is primarily based; maintain training and certifications relevant to these roles.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment and materials in optimal operational condition, consistent with all relevant compliance frameworks and accreditation requirements.

Who We Are Looking For
You will be an organised and proactive team player with the flexibility, enthusiasm, and initiative to thrive in a dynamic environment. Additionally, you demonstrate the ability to work autonomously under general direction and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve shared goals.

You will also have:

• A relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in the field of biology in particular virology, microbiology, animal science and/or plant pathology.
• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and experience in scientific procedures and the safe operation and troubleshooting of relevant equipment in a teaching laboratory setting.
• A proven ability to identify, develop and deliver systems for service improvement and problem resolution and experience in delivering high-quality customer service.
• Implement process improvements and oversee assigned improvement activities and projects.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The Faculty of Science“
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.

This depth of knowledge positions the faculty to better understand, explore and impact our world and humanity, within a truly comprehensive Faculty of Science.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.