Expression of Interest - Senior Technical Officer – School of Translational Medicine 

Job No.: 685192

Location: The Alfred Centre

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 month fixed-term appointment 

Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 7 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

An exciting short-term opportunity to contribute to high-impact translational research.

The School of Translational Medicine (STM) is offering a 3-month internal appointment for a Senior Technical Officer to support research operations across our laboratories.

This role presents a valuable opportunity for a current Monash staff member to broaden their experience in a dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment. Working within the Research Operations Team, you will play a key role in supporting laboratory infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards, and assisting researchers, staff and students in their day-to-day activities.

About the Role

As Senior Technical Officer, you will:

• Oversee technical operations and laboratory compliance, including PC2 and quarantine requirements.
• Support OHS&E initiatives and contribute to a safe and efficient research environment.
• Provide expert advice and training to staff and students on technical standards and protocols.
• Assist with research administration during peak periods.
• Maintain laboratory assets, equipment and service contracts.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to expand their technical and operational expertise within a leading clinical research setting.

About You

You will bring:

• A relevant degree or extensive experience in laboratory or technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, compliance frameworks, and technical service delivery.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work across diverse teams.

Why Apply?

This short-term appointment offers:

• Exposure to a vibrant research environment at the Alfred precinct.
• The chance to work across multiple departments within STM.
• An opportunity to build your skills and experience in research operations and compliance.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

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.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please include a cover letter with your application that outlines your overall suitability for the role, making reference to the key capabilities and attributes listed above.  For further instructions on how to apply, 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: Dr Michelle Zajac, School Manager, School of Translational Medicine, Michelle.zajac@monash.edu

Position Description: Position Description

Applications Close: Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST