technical officer (structures & materials laboratories).

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Technical Officer to join the STEM College at a leading University, based at our Bundoora East campus. This role is pivotal to the operation of our Materials and Structural Engineering laboratories, supporting a range of teaching, research, and industry-focused projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations: Coordinate the day-to-day running of Heavy Structures and Materials labs, ensuring they are ready for teaching and research activities.
• Technical Support: Assist with specimen preparation (concrete, asphalt, cementitious materials), testing, curing, and storage.
• Asset Management: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; develop preventative maintenance programs.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all lab activities adhere to strict safety protocols, including the development of risk assessments and safe work instructions.
• Training: Deliver inductions and technical guidance to students, staff, and researchers on the safe use of equipment.
• Inventory & Improvement: Manage lab consumables and inventory, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for lab infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a construction materials, structural, or civil engineering laboratory environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of testing methodologies and laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage safety/compliance and develop operational procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support diverse stakeholders including academic staff and students.
• Desirable: A Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site position based at Bundoora East. You will play a key role in ensuring our laboratories operate efficiently and safely, directly contributing to the success of our engineering programs.

Apply Now

If you have the technical expertise and a passion for supporting engineering education and research, we encourage you to apply for this position early this week. Please attach your CV in WORD format and a covering letter addressing your experience against the key responsibilities of this assignment

Please apply now 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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