• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• 2 x Full-time and continuing
• HEW 5 $80,199 - $89,950 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Technical Officer, you will:

• Provide technical support for teaching programs, including setup and maintenance of specimens, mannequins, clinical equipment, and molecular biology materials.
• Coordinate equipment and materials for practical classes, resolving technical issues to ensure smooth operations and meet staff and student needs.
• Manage documentation, track progress, and proactively address issues to meet agreed timelines and standards.
• Advise staff and students on the safe use, ordering, and disposal of chemicals, biologicals, and equipment.
• Ensure a safe and efficient working environment through regular inspections, housekeeping, and adherence to OH&S requirements.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally within a tertiary education environment.
• Good knowledge of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) principles and an understanding of the requirements for safety when working with biological and chemical hazards.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Paula Stiles (Senior Technical Officer) on 03 5227 8853 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Technical Officer 573501.pdf

Applications for this position close on 26 June 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.