Teaching Laboratory Technician

About the opportunity

What you'll do

• Manage and organise teaching laboratories for activities that overlap and change week to week.
• Coordinate with unit coordinators and demonstrators, provide technical support, and prepare practical classes.
• Set up and pack up equipment; assist with teaching experiments such as algae and shellfish culture and with limited field work.
• Assist with custom equipment and provide safety feedback to the Laboratory Manager.
• Some early starts and later finishes are required during semester to prepare for and pack up practical classes.

What we're looking for

• Completion of a Science Degree, preferably marine.
• Significant technical laboratory support experience involving marine research infrastructure, plus prior laboratory experience working with students.
• Work, Health and Safety knowledge and safe work systems management, including chemical and laboratory hazards.
• Ability to work to firm timelines, adapt to changing priorities, solve complex problems, and work independently within guidelines.
• Strong organisation, judgement, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with diverse groups and negotiate with senior representatives.

Remuneration

• Appointment is at HEO 5, with a total remuneration package up to $105,665, including base salary of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

Schedule

• Full-time position; some early starts and later finishes during semester are required.

Application

• Applicants are asked to provide a CV and a one- to two-page cover letter outlining their interest, skills, capabilities, and experience.