• HEO6
• Full time
• continuing position
• La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus location

About the position

The role ensures laboratory and simulation activities are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with relevant Health & Safety and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include preparing, setting up and packing down equipment, coordinating timetabled and ad hoc activities, supporting teaching staff with equipment use, and maintaining laboratory resources and consumables.

The position also provides guidance to staff on laboratory procedures, monitors stock levels, coordinates ordering, and ensures equipment and resources are available to support teaching activities.

A key focus of the role is supervising and rostering laboratory support staff to ensure consistent service delivery and operational coverage. As a central point of contact for staff, the position plays an important role in the smooth and responsive delivery of laboratory services and may also provide support to clinical laboratory activities across the Clinical Schools when required.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated experience managing the activities of self and/or others including coaching, motivation and performance management.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

This role supports the undergraduate laboratory practical classes and therefore the successful applicant will need to be available to work 7 hrs 15 mins, between the hours of 7.30am and 7.30pm.  This will be rostered on a rotational basis.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. 

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55 pm the 11^th of October 2026

Position Enquiries:  Petra Olbrechtova, Senior Coordinator, Health P.Olbrechtova@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Madeleine Parker, First Nations Talent Acquisition Consultant m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Senior Technical Officer_ 2026 (4).pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and the below points from the KSC;

• Highly organised and adaptable, with a proven ability to prioritise tasks and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments without supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.
• Highly developed administrative skills, including proficiency in record management, scheduling, correspondence, data entry, and the coordination of multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool. Familiarity with simulation control software, audiovisual recording systems, and digital platforms used in blended learning environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current OHS legislation, regulations and standards, and relevant experience in managing safe and compliant operations in a teaching environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to lead, motivate and support staff, foster a positive and collaborative team environment, make sound decisions, manage change effectively, and drive continuous improvement to achieve organisational objectives.; and
• An up to date resume;

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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.

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.