Apply now Job no: 565804
Work type: Part-time
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds
Categories: Technical
Based at the Deakin University Queenscliff Research Station with travel to Warrnambool and Waurn Ponds campusesPart-time and continuing (0.4FTE)HEW 5 $80,199 - $89,950 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we? Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
As a Marine Technical Officer, you will: Gather relevant technical information and seek the expertise and advice of other people as appropriate, to provide technical and research support to practical teaching and research programsProvide technical expertise in the operation and maintenance of specialised instrumentation in the discipline area and prepare materials for classesPromote and apply Occupational Health and Safety standards across the school environments especially those involving research and teaching laboratory activitiesCoordinate on a day-to-day basis, within the designated area of responsibility, materials and equipment requirements of staff and students for the running of practical teaching classes within the specified disciplines of expertiseMaintain stock control procedures in conjunction with the Technical Coordinator on an ongoing basisTrial new experiments and modify existing experiments to ensure the optimal smooth running of practicals within the designated area of responsibilityTo be successful, you'll have: Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree with majors in a suitable biological science without subsequent relevant work experience; orCompletion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; orAn equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/trainingExperience working in a related field or discipline in higher education or a similar large complex environmentGood knowledge of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) principles and an understanding of the requirements for safety when working with biological and chemical hazardsHere's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Loch Hart (Technical Services Coordinator) on ******
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Applications for this position close on Sunday 5th of January. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Advertised: 09 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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