Job description
Laboratory Officer
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locations : Parkville, Victoria
time type : Full time
posted on : Posted 6 Days Ago
time left to apply : End Date: May 28, 2026 (6 days left to apply)
job requisition id : JR-011478
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty:**The Faculty of Science
**Department/ School:**Operations
Salary: UOM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super
Impactful technical role supporting hands-on science education.
Apply now to use your laboratory expertise to keep our science laboratory spaces safe, efficient and inspiring.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
You will support high-quality research by keeping research laboratories safe and compliant.
You will gain experience across agricultural disciplines, modern laboratory systems and multi-campus operations within a leading science faculty.
What you will deliver:
Maintain laboratories, equipment and materials in optimal condition, meeting safety, regulatory and accreditation requirements across disciplines.
Monitor inventories and order reagents, consumables and minor equipment, ensuring timely supply and effective budget use.
Induct, train and guide students and laboratory users in safe procedures, equipment operation and good laboratory practice.
Provide flexible support across campuses, including first aid, emergency roles and participation in team projects and meetings.
You may be a great fit if:
Hold a relevant science degree or equivalent combination of laboratory experience, education and technical training.
Demonstrate experience in chemistry and/or biology laboratories within plant, animal, microbiological, food or soil science.
Bring strong knowledge of EHS, OGTR, biosecurity, poisons and related laboratory regulatory frameworks.
Deliver high-quality technical support, troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing practical service improvements for laboratory users.
Work effectively in busy, changing environments, balancing autonomous tasks with collaborative, multi-disciplinary team activities.
Possess or be willing to obtain First Aid, relevant vaccinations, Working with Children Check and driver’s licence.
For further information, please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Operations
You will join the Faculty of Science, a global leader in discovery and applied scientific education. Our community spans seven schools and multiple specialist institutes, tackling challenges from climate change to disease and biodiversity.
Working across several campuses, you will support transformative student experiences in agriculture, food, environmental and life sciences.
You will be part of an inclusive, curious and collaborative culture that values impact, integrity and continuous improvement.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].
Application essentials:
Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Navdeep Kaur at [email protected]
For questions related to our recruitment process email Oliver Bukasa at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 27 May 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.