- Full-Time, Fixed Term position from 3 June 2026 until 14 October 2027 (parental leave cover)
- Melbourne (Bundoora) location
- Classification: HEO5 - Base salary from $84,084 + 17% superannuation
About the position
This position is based within the Science cluster of the Facilities and Technical Services (FTS) team, supporting the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment (SABE) at the Bundoora campus. It is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective operation of teaching laboratories. Working collaboratively with academic and professional staff to provide specialist advice and maintain laboratory equipment and support practical classes and activities.
Including a range of technical services and advice to ensure the effective maintenance of the capability and operation of our teaching laboratories.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of scientific teaching and/or research equipment/facilities, with respect to operations, maintenance and problem solving.
- Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently, set priorities and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Demonstrated well-developed analytical and technical problem-solving capability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach. The ability to respond to people positively, confidently and with respect.
- Understanding of Health & Safety regulations and procedures and a commitment to maintaining safe laboratory practices.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
50099987 Technical Officer.pdf
Benefits
- 17% superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 17 May 2026
Position Enquiries: Reg Seyit, Coordinator, Environment and Genetics
Email: R.Seyit@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;
Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up-to-date resume;
- 1 page cover letter addressing your suitability;
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
