About the Opportunity
A leading Melbourne-based university is seeking a highly capable and self-directed Technical Officer to join the Materials, Process, Civil & Infrastructure (MPCI) Technical Services team.
In this pivotal role, you will support the Pavement Laboratories, driving the success of undergraduate teaching and HDR research. If you have a background in Civil Engineering and a passion for the technical nuances of asphalt and bitumen materials testing, this is your chance to contribute to a world-class academic environment.
Key Responsibilities
As the primary technical lead for the Pavement Laboratories, your duties will include:
- Teaching & Research Support: Assisting with laboratory activities involving Hot, Warm, and Cold Asphalt and Bitumen for both students and researchers.
- Asset Management: Overseeing equipment maintenance, servicing, and calibration schedules while maintaining accurate asset registers.
- Laboratory Governance: Managing consumables, stock control, and ordering to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Compliance & Safety: Preparing and reviewing critical documentation (SOPs, ERAs, and SWIs) and ensuring the safe handling of materials according to regulatory standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance laboratory systems and operational efficiency.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a detail-oriented professional with a "safety-first" mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy lab environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Proven experience in laboratory operations and equipment maintenance.
- A solid understanding of laboratory safety and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in preparing technical documentation and risk assessments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders (academics, students, and external vendors).
Highly Regarded: Prior experience working within a university or research laboratory environment.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a collaborative technical team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the STEM field. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of infrastructure research while supporting the next generation of engineers.
Please apply early this week with your resume in WORD format and a brief cover letter addressing your experience against the above KSC.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.
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