Senior Technical Officer
Job No.: 696409
Location: Alfred Campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (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
Join the School of Translational Medicine (STM) at Monash University as a Senior Technical Officer and play a pivotal role in supporting researchers, staff and students across our laboratories and research facilities.
As a key member of the Research Operations Team, you’ll bring your technical expertise, operational insight and commitment to safety to a diverse role spanning laboratory operations, research compliance, facilities, equipment, ethics and OHS. You’ll be a trusted subject matter expert, providing specialist advice and helping ensure our research environments are safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose.
What You'll Be Responsible For
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Overseeing high-quality technical and laboratory support services across the School, ensuring facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements
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Providing expert advice and training on laboratory operations, safety, security, and technical standards, while maintaining oversight of research ethics, compliance frameworks, specialized equipment, and physical resources
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Partnering with the Senior Operations and Infrastructure Manager to contribute to operational planning, budget and equipment management, OHS initiatives, laboratory inspections, and continuous improvement activities
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Building strong collaborative relationships with researchers, professional staff, University service areas, and external stakeholders to support research excellence and daily facility operations
What You'll Bring
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A degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience managing technical services, laboratories, or research facilities, with a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
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Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety, OHS&E legislation, Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) laboratories, controlled substances, and regulatory compliance
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Highly developed organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to develop effective procedures and manage competing priorities
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to build productive, collaborative relationships across diverse groups
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Experience working within a translational research or hospital-based precinct, with an understanding of the governance requirements specific to Alfred Health or equivalent institutions
Why This Role Stands Out
This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise where it matters — supporting research that contributes to better health outcomes and making a tangible difference to the people, facilities and research programs of the School of Translational Medicine.
If you’re ready to take on a role that combines technical leadership, operational excellence, safety and research support, we’d love to hear from you.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. 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.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Whilst this role is worked on-site, we have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. As part of your application please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing key selection criteria 4,6,7,8 and 9.
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 background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Rebecca Reismanis, Senior Operations & Infrastructure Manager, rebecca.reismanis@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Technical Officer
Applications Close: Monday 17 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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