Location: Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR33406
Overview:
Full-time, Fixed Term position until 21/10/2025
Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
We are seeking a candidate skilled in the identification of aquatic macroinvertebrates to work in the AQUEST laboratory, where they will process environmental samples. The Technical Officer will undertake regular fieldwork for AQUEST research projects. This fieldwork will involve collecting environmental samples such as water, sediment and macroinvertebrates from aquatic environments.
The Technical Officer will report directly to the Technical Coordinator and will be tasked with delivering technical services and advice to support the AQUEST laboratories and workspaces. This role includes maintaining and demonstrating the operation of laboratory equipment and instruments, as well as providing technical assistance to both staff and students.
In collaboration with the Technical Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure the timely upkeep of laboratories and workshops. Additionally, they will support the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, ensuring a client-focused and professional level of service.
Please note that having a valid driver’s license is highly advantageous and occasional overnight travel will be required for field work.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children, Medical Assessment and National Police Check.
About the College
The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.
The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:
The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four School across five distinct functions:
Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.
The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au
Applications Close: 19 Sept 2024 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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