Job Description
About the Role
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We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Officer – Physics to join a leading education and research organisation on a contract basis through to 26 November ****.
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Working under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and safe running of specialist laboratories and technical workspaces supporting teaching and research activities.
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This is a hands-on opportunity for a technically capable laboratory professional who can confidently manage laboratory operations, equipment, safety requirements and stakeholder support within a research or teaching environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Oversee the day-to-day operations of Physics and related laboratory spaces, including PC1/PC2 laboratories, gloveboxes, radiation laboratories, instrumentation and teaching and research facilities.
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Manage chemical waste, compressed gas cylinders and laboratory housekeeping requirements.
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Develop, maintain and implement documentation including SOPs, Safe Work Instructions, equipment risk assessments and chemical registers.
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Provide technical advice, guidance and training to laboratory users, including conducting and documenting inductions.
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Support the purchasing of equipment, instruments, consumables and other laboratory requirements.
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Manage and maintain laboratory equipment and infrastructure, ensuring items are serviced, maintained, bookable and fit for purpose.
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Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules and plans.
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Monitor consumable levels and coordinate the timely ordering and sourcing of required materials.
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Develop, implement and review secure work processes and risk assessments.
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Ensure laboratory activities and equipment comply with relevant OH&S; legislation, industry standards and organisational policies.
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Identify areas of non-compliance and assist with developing and monitoring remediation plans.
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Assist with the acquisition, installation and commissioning of complex equipment and resources.
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Work collaboratively with technical, academic and professional teams to support teaching and research activities.
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Provide responsive and client-focused technical support to a diverse range of laboratory users.
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About You
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You will be a proactive and highly organised laboratory professional with strong technical knowledge and a practical approach to problem solving.
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To be successful, you will have:
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Extensive experience using and maintaining general laboratory instrumentation within a research setting.
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Experience working with compressed gases, including connections, handling and safe transportation.
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Experience with glovebox facilities.




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Knowledge of chemicals and biological materials, including appropriate waste disposal processes.
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Proven experience working within a chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or related laboratory environment.
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Previous laboratory operations and maintenance experience, ideally within a teaching, research or higher education environment.
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Strong understanding of OH&S; legislation, laboratory safety requirements and relevant industry standards.
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Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across technical, academic and professional teams.
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A collaborative and client-focused approach to supporting laboratory users.
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Qualifications & Requirements
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Degree or higher qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline, together with relevant experience.
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Valid Working with Children Check is mandatory.
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Ability to work full-time onsite at the Melbourne CBD campus.
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

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📌 Technical Officer - Physics (Victoria)
🏢 Buscojobs
📍 Victoria