Location: Werribee, Australia
JOB INFO
JOB DESCRIPTION
Be part of a team that takes pride in facilitating the learning experience for our diverse range of students. Deliver high quality technical support and advice to our undergraduate and postgraduate students and teaching staff. Use your skills and experience as in a busy, vibrant and state of the art tertiary education environment.
About Us:
At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
About the Role:
The overall purpose of the Technical Officer (Science) is to provide a high level of specialised technical support in the areas of Biology, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Food Technology related disciplines within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering (CoSHE), Victoria University Research (VUR) and Victoria University TAFE. This is a full-time, continuing position at a HEP 5 classification with salary range of $73,852 - $84,831 per annum plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 hours per week.
Duties:
An example of duties you may perform will include:
About the Person:
You will be working in the Technical Services department at Victoria University. The department is a shared service providing support to the University Colleges and Victoria University TAFE. This role provides services into both sectors as required. Your experience and knowledge of the Biology, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Food Technology disciplines, along with your commitment to providing a positive student experience will assist you in delivering on Victoria University’s vision to empower a diverse community of students, to grow their capabilities and transform their lives.
Skills & Expertise:
A full list of selection criteria is available in the Position Description. Applicant must have a proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate the operation of scientific laboratories related to the relevant disciplines.
Benefits:
For more information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit the Victoria University website.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:
Applications MUST address the Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 (11:59pm AEST)
Who Do You Contact?
For further information relating to the position, please contact Bradley Gatt, Senior Manager Technical Services at bradley.gatt@vu.edu.au
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.
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