About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About You

As the Technical Officer – Health Biosciences (Biochemistry), you will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the day-to-day operational functions of laboratories and workspaces, mainly the Biochemistry teaching laboratory and support teaching and research activities within STEM laboratories and workspaces.

You will ensure consumable levels are well maintained and provide prompt support to stakeholders when ordering or obtaining materials. This role will also see you providing expert technical advice and training of equipment/instruments and inductions to users of the space, as well as develop and maintain documentation including, but not limited to: SOP's, risk assessments and chemical registers.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

* Proven knowledge and experience working within a laboratory setting, preferably in a Biochemistry research or teaching laboratory or Clinical Biochemistry laboratory;
* Proven knowledge and experience in Molecular Biology, chromatography techniques including size exclusion chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, and affinity chromatography and experience in performing kinetic assays would be highly favoured.
* Experience and knowledge in the routine operation, maintenance and training on equipment or instruments related to a Biochemistry laboratory including plate readers, spectrophotometers and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC);
* An understanding of OH&S requirements within the space;
* Ability to learn new systems and effectively manage competing and fluctuating priorities
* Initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including academics and students;
* Great interpersonal skills including being friendly, sociable and passionate about your work.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Technical Coordinator – Health Biosciences, the Technical Officer will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the day-to-day operational functions of the Biochemistry teaching laboratories and workspaces, and provide support to teaching and research activities within STEM laboratories and workspaces.

The successful candidate will provide expert advice to users of the spaces and ensure designated areas are running effectively and safely, in compliance with legislative requirements and RMIT policies and procedures.

The incumbent may be required to coordinate operations in one or more spaces

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Experience and knowledge in the routine operation, maintenance, and training of various forms of equipment or instruments related to designated space.
* Proven knowledge and experience working within a laboratory setting of a relative scientific area or field.
* Proven laboratory operations and maintenance experience preferably in a teaching or research environment.
* Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area.
* Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, highly organised and the ability to work autonomously
* Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of working in accordance to the RMIT value statements or similar frameworks in other organisations.
* A commitment to RMIT's policies of supporting a diverse workplace along with zero tolerance towards harassment, bullying or discrimination in any form.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

STEM College Office Professional Staff

The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.

The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:

* Quality Enhancement
* Learning and Teaching support

The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four School across five distinct functions:

* Student Lifecycle
* Planning & Operations
* Technical Services
* Program Lifecycle & Governance
* WIL & Engagement

Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group's end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.

The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact David via email david.carletti@rmit.edu.au

PD – Technical Officer, Health Biosciences (Biochemistry)

Applications close on January 23rd at 11.00 pm.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, partially vaccinated with a booking for a further dose by 26 November 2021 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19.