• ​​Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus​ + hybrid work arrangements 

• Full-time and fixed term (June to Nov 2025) 

• ​​HEW 5 $80,199 - $89,950​  + 17% Superannuation 

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. 

About the role 

The Technical Officer provides a high standard of technical support to the teaching and research programs of the school to ensure that the practical programs are delivered in an efficient manner and that expertise can be provided to assist academic staff and students. The technical support is aligned with molecular biology, genomic, and cellular biology based disciplines and assists the Technical Services Coordinator in the area. 

 
As a Technical Officer, Molecular Biology, you will: 

• Consult with available sources to gather relevant technical information and seek the expertise and advice of other people as appropriate, to provide technical and research support to practical teaching and research programs of the school, specifically in the (molecular biology, genomic and cellular biology based disciplines to ensure classes run smoothly and that the laboratories and materials are cleaned afterwards.  

• Provide technical expertise in the operation and maintenance of specialised instrumentation in the discipline area and prepare materials for classes. 

• Promote and apply Occupational Health and Safety standards across the school environments especially those involving research and teaching laboratory activities. 

• Coordinate on a day-to-day basis, within the designated area of responsibility, materials and equipment requirements of staff and students for the running of practical teaching classes within the specified disciplines of expertise. 

• Maintain stock control procedures in conjunction with the Senior Technical Officer on an ongoing basis. 

To be successful, you’ll have:  

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree with majors in a suitable biological science without subsequent relevant work experience; or 

• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or 

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training, with and emphasis in Molecular and Cellular biology 

• Experience working in a related field or discipline in higher education or a similar large complex environment. 

• Good knowledge of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) (Occupational Health and Safety) principles and an understanding of the requirements for safety when working with biological and chemical hazards 

• This position requires the incumbent to hold or be willing to achieve HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 

Here's how to apply:  

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button. 

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Maria Amodio (Technical Services Coordinator) via email at maria.amodio@deakin.edu.au  

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

 PD - Technical Officer Molecular Biology - 567067.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday the 13th of April. 

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.