The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity:

You will lead specialist civil, geotechnical and environmental laboratories that underpin world-class teaching and research.

You will design experiments, manage complex equipment and ensure safe, standards-compliant testing for diverse stakeholders.

You will mentor students and staff, helping them build confidence with advanced instruments and fieldwork.

What you will deliver:

• Provide expert technical support in structural, geotechnical and environmental laboratories for teaching, research and consultancy projects.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot specialist equipment, coordinating servicing, repairs and safety compliance with internal and external providers.
• Lead laboratory OHS, quality and regulatory activities, including inspections, risk assessments, SOPs and audits against relevant standards.
• Design and implement experiments, rigs and field measurements, ensuring robust data collection, analysis and documentation.
• Prepare, deliver and support laboratory classes and field trips, including logistics, vehicles, inventory and consumables.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant degree or trade in structures, geotechnical or environmental disciplines, or equivalent experience and training.
• Bring substantial experience in structural materials testing and/or geotechnical testing on soils and rock using analytical equipment.
• Demonstrate proven ability to conduct testing to Australian Standards, ASTM, ISO and NATA requirements within laboratory environments.
• Apply strong knowledge of OHS legislation, laboratory compliance and risk management, including BICON, OGTR and quarantine guidelines.
• Hold current Victorian driver’s licence and relevant High Risk Work Licences, such as forklift and dogging.
• Manage competing priorities in busy technical environments while supporting high-quality service to academic, research and student users.