Position Number: 001125
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Engineering & Information Technology
Department: Infrastructure Team

Salary: UoM 6 - $98,870- $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Diverse technical expertise / Hands-on laboratory management / Cutting-edge research support
• Apply now to join our dynamic team and drive innovation in chemical and materials engineering
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Provide Technical Expertise: Serve as the go-to resource for technical support in (i) chemical management, (ii) safe chemical handling procedures including specialty areas such as scheduled poisons, dangerous goods, hazardous substances and gases, (iii) online chemical management systems, (iv) chemical waste management, (iv) analytical equipment operation, and laboratory practices.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Implement and maintain chemical safety protocols, conduct inspections, and stay informed about regulatory changes. Review and/or develop risk assessments, SOPs, chemical manifests and local area inductions.
• Support Research and Teaching: Prepare for practical classes, design experiments, and assist with specialised equipment to facilitate academic activities.
• Manage Laboratory Resources: Oversee and maintain inventory, chemical and equipment procurement, maintenance of equipment , conducting equipment trainings and inductions to ensure smooth operations.

The role sits within the Infrastructure Team, who provide a range of services to the broader Faculty made up of the following functional areas:

• Laboratory and Technical Services
• Infrastructure Operations Services
• Health Safety Wellbeing and Business Improvement
• Workspace Services
• Cultural Collection and Asset