Full-time, Continuing position
Salary HEW 6 + 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 Senior Technical Officer is responsible for delivering technical operations and support across learning and teaching, research, and industry activities within Environmental Chemistry laboratories and off-campus field sites.
The role requires demonstrated experience in soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling, along with other relevant environmental sampling techniques. Working collaboratively with teaching and research staff, the incumbent provides expert guidance in experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis, while delivering high-level training and technical expertise in equipment and methodologies to support the University’s academic and industry engagement activities.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
1. Proven knowledge and experience in Environmental Chemistry or Environmental Science, including an advanced understanding of sampling, monitoring and analysis of soil, biosolids, groundwater and surface water.
2. Demonstrated expertise working within both laboratory and fieldwork settings with experience in the safe operation of laboratory instruments including CN analysers, FTIR spectrometers, UV-Vis Spectrometers and ion chromatography systems, and field equipment including multiparameter water quality meters, and sampling and monitoring equipment.
3. Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation, regulations and standards with relevant experience in managing safe and compliant operations, preferably within a Higher Education setting.
4. Highly organised with proven ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in agile and demanding environments, exercising high order analytical and problem-solving skills and sound decision making, and adapting to changing circumstances.
5. Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and a proven ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and systems consistently within the work area.
6. Effective communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, and with diverse user and stakeholder groups from student to School and College leadership.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.
The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.
The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:
• Quality Enhancement
• Learning and Teaching support
The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four Schools across five distinct functions:
• Student Lifecycle
• Planning & Operations
• Technical Services
• Program & Governance
• WIL & Engagement
Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.
The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their
own career paths.
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, Environmental Science and Engineering
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