"Technical Officer (IHW)"

Technical Officer (IHW)

locations

Ballarat, Victoria

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: March 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR101193

Provide technical support for teaching and research laboratories, and technical activities.

• Fed Services – Mt Helen Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until July 2026
• HEW 5 - $79,177 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 15/03/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will provide technical support, advice and services in practical student learning environments to staff and students across various disciplines in higher education. You will organise access and usage across a broad range of laboratories, workshops and other space maintained by technical services, ensuring quality service standards are adhered to.

You will:

• ensure all equipment and consumables required are set up prior to and appropriately cleaned, stored and checked upon completion to enable quality teaching and research outcomes;
• maintain accurate records of individual laboratories, workshops and other spaces maintained by technical services;
• ensure technical equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements; and
• prepare and safely dispose of materials including hazardous substances, biological and other wastes and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, processes and guidelines.

About you

You will possess demonstrated experience in providing technical support services for a teaching laboratory, preferably in a tertiary education setting. In addition, you will have experience in coordinating the preparation, organisation and distribution of equipment, consumables and materials in laboratories and other sites of teaching and research.

You will possess demonstrated:

• knowledge and application of OH&S and EH&S responsibilities in laboratory settings;
• ability to support academic staff with experimental designs and equipment to enable research, laboratories and other classes to be run efficiently and effectively;
• ability to document and maintain a range of accurate technical records for teaching and research laboratories and projects; and
• organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise competing work demands and meet strict deadlines.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 15 March 2026

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.