Lead Material Support Officer
Job No.: 680445
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $76,744 - $82,090 pa HEW Level 04 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
- Provide technical support to interesting projects and junior staff
- Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team
The Opportunity
Are you highly organised with a knack for coordinating equipment and materials behind the scenes? Do you enjoy making operations run smoothly and supporting critical research – without handling animals or doing hands-on technical repairs?
Join the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) as a Lead Material Support Officer and help maintain the essential equipment and material flow that supports world-class biomedical research.
One of your key responsibilities will be to ensure the smooth running of the service and washroom areas within our animal research facilities – focusing on the coordination, basic upkeep, and supply of sterilised materials and equipment. While this role doesn’t involve working directly with animals, it does require handling used animal cages and bedding, including manual tasks such as scraping, washing, and preparing items for sterilisation. It’s hands-on, physical work in a highly controlled environment.
You’ll work closely with facility managers and technicians to:
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Oversee equipment operations (e.g., cage washers, autoclaves) and coordinate routine maintenance
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Maintain supply chains for sterilised caging, water bottles, and consumables
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Liaise with contractors for technical equipment servicing when needed
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Support daily logistics including goods receipting and storage
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Train and guide new team members in procedures and operations
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Ensure compliance with operating protocols and contribute to continuous improvement
If you’re someone who thrives in a structured environment, loves problem-solving and enjoys ensuring others have what they need to do their jobs well. You’ll bring:
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Experience with operational coordination in a facility setting
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Familiarity with sterilisation or washroom equipment
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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A proactive, team-oriented approach
Come and join us at the Monash Animal Research Platform, we have a competitive salary and benefits and we look forward to you joining our inclusive, collaborative team. If you believe you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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To Apply
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: John Caruso, Senior Service Technician, 0407 807 256
Position Description: Lead Material Support Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday 25 June 2025,11:55pm AEST
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