The Opportunity
Are you a technical professional with a background in Science or Health looking to step into a leadership role? We are seeking a Technical Coordinator to join a leading University at their Bundoora West campus.
Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of laboratory workspaces, ensuring high-quality technical support for teaching, research, and industry activities. This is a pivotal role managing a team of technical officers to deliver a professional, compliant, and client-centric service.
Key Responsibilities
... - Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of technical officers, overseeing work plans, KPIs, and daily performance.
- Operational Coordination: Coordinate technical support for Health Biosciences and Clinical Biology laboratories, ensuring resources are fit for purpose.
- Compliance & Safety: Develop and maintain systems for OHS compliance, including the safe storage and disposal of laboratory materials and hazardous substances.
- Technical Advice: Provide expert guidance on equipment usage, laboratory practices, and purchasing to students and researchers.
- Maintenance & Inventory: Manage preventative maintenance schedules for complex equipment and ensure a consistent supply of laboratory consumables.
- Budget & Administration: Liaise with finance teams for budget reconciliation and maintain rigorous documentation for audits and training.
About You
You are a highly organised leader with a strong technical foundation in laboratory sciences. You thrive in high-pressure environments and pride yourself on your ability to find creative solutions to complex operational challenges.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Technical Expertise: Proven experience in Science or Health streams (e.g., Pathology, Biological Sciences, Haematology, Medical Micro, or Biochemistry).
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and coordinate technical services in a research or teaching environment.
- Operational Management: Strong skills in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet strict deadlines.
- Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of current OHS legislation and hazardous scenario management.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a "service-first" approach to stakeholder management.
Qualifications
- A degree in Biological Sciences, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Pathology, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of subsequent relevant experience.
- Postgraduate qualifications or management experience will be highly regarded.
Please note: This role requires full-time on-site presence at the Bundoora West campus.
If you have the relevant work experience for this assignment then please attach your CV in word format.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
