"Technical Officer, IHW"

locations

Ballarat, Victoria

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: March 2, 2026 (3 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR101174

Be responsible for providing technical support, training and services to staff and students.

Fed Services – Mt Helen Campus

Full-time, continuing appointment

HEW 5 - $79,177 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 01/03/2026

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

The Technical Officer, IHW is responsible for providing technical support and services to staff and students for teaching programs including Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health, Exercise Science and/or Anatomy and Physiology.

In this role, you will:

maintain accurate records of individual laboratory requirements for each course and research project;

ensure technical equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements;

set up and monitor laboratory activities and demonstrate equipment use as required; and;

organise access and maintain accurate records of staff and student access to facilities.

About you

You will have excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple and competing tasks and deadlines ensuring the successful running of the teaching and research activities experience in coordinating the preparation, organisation and distribution of equipment, consumables and materials.

You will possess:

knowledge and application of OH&S and EH&S responsibilities in laboratory settings;

ability to support academic staff in the use of equipment;

ability to document and maintain a range of accurate technical records for teaching and research laboratories and projects.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 1 March 2026.

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

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