Technical Officer - Social Care Chemistry

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position:

The Technical Officer will provide technical support and services to staff, students, and partners, contributing to the achievement of teaching and commercial objectives within the College of Vocational Education (VE). With specialized expertise in the Social Care and Health Cluster, the Technical Officer will oversee the maintenance of technical facilities, ensuring they meet the highest industry and educational standards. This role will involve working across a diverse range of activities, equipment, and processes within the laboratory facilities.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 

• Proven technical knowledge of chemistry to support the Social Care and Health Cluster Science courses.

• Demonstrated experience in maintaining technical Laboratories, clinical spaces and chemical storage and handling, or equivalent industry experience, including coordinating maintenance of equipment.  

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of HSW and OHS legislation and regulations (use, storage, handling). Particularly in regard to technical Laboratories, chemical store and clinical environments.  

• High level communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.  

• Demonstrated ability to deliver flexible solutions to technical problems, preferably within an educational context in the field of Chemistry and General Science.  

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, by working independently and with limited direction, as well as effectively within a dynamic team environment with multiple and conflicting priorities and competing deadlines.  

• Demonstrated ability to use information, communication and purchasing platforms effectively, including Microsoft Office software packages, web and email software.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the College

The purpose of RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.

Led by our Deputy Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:

• lead in practice-based learning
• empower learners for the future of work
• engage industry and community at scale
• grow for impact and influence  

The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability 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

Job Description – Technical Officer

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Applications Close:

4 Dec 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 Islan