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Technical Assistant

Apply now Job no: 568789
Work type: Continuing
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Technical Laboratory Support

  • Full time
  • Continuing
  • Bundoora Campus
  • Salary HEO3 $64,060 ­‑ $71,647 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

This laboratory support role falls within the Facilities and Technical Services (FTS) team in the Science disciplines primarily supporting the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment (SABE).

This position is required to work as part of a technical team supporting undergraduate teaching by assisting with labware cleaning and washup. The role is also involved with a range of technical, administrative, and facilities support assisting staff and students to achieve teaching / learning, and where resources allow, research outcomes.

The primary purpose of the role is to:

  • clean laboratory equipment (e.g. glassware) using manual or automated equipment
  • sterilise glassware, equipment or infectious waste using an autoclave
  • deliver equipment to various areas for use
  • maintain the cleanliness of the laboratory washup area
  • collect local laundry for drycleaning services
  • assist with the storage and inventory control of consumable materials and equipment for the teaching laboratories

Essential Criteria

Skills and knowledge required for the position

  • Performs duties at a skill level which requires completion of year 12 or Certificate II with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Good communication skills, including verbal, written, listening, interpreting and nonverbal skills.
  • A flexible attitude to work and an ability to accommodate and adapt to change.
  • Good knowledge and skills in using information technology applications relevant to the role.
  • Understanding of working safely in laboratory spaces

 

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • On site child care facilities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Monday 14th April 2025

Position Enquiries: Sui Lay, Senior Coordinator, Science  

Via email: S.Lay@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant

via Email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au   

Position Description below:

Download File PD - Technical Assistant.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

  • Cover letter;
  • An up to date resume; and
  • A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.  

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

 

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

 

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Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time

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