Senior Technical Officer

Job No.: 686732

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 06 (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 a world-class team shaping the future of geotechnical research

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is seeking a Senior Technical Officer with strong technical expertise and geotechnical experience to deliver high-quality technical services in support of our Geomechanics program.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee and conduct a range of standard and specialist geotechnical tests.
• Train and supervise students and researchers in safe use of equipment and testing techniques.
• Maintain a compliant, efficient, and safe laboratory environment.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to staff, students, and researchers to enable impactful teaching and research outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated hands-on technical experience in geotechnical engineering, with the ability to support complex laboratory operations and contribute to high-quality research outputs.

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 make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is 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

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

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: Mr John Beadle, Technical Manager, John.Beadle@monash.edu 

Position Description: Senior Technical Officer

Applications Close: Thursday 26 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT