Technical Officer, Microbiology

• Full-time , Continuing position
• Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

As the Technical Officer, Microbiology, you will support the operation of microbiology and cell biology laboratories within STEM College. Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, you will maintain laboratory equipment and resources, assist staff and students with practical activities, and contribute to health, safety and quality standards. You will apply your knowledge in microbiology through activities including aseptic techniques, culturing and maintaining microbial samples, laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, environmental monitoring, and support for teaching and research activities.

To be successful, you will have:

• A qualification in microbiology, biological sciences or a related discipline, with relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Practical experience in microbiology, including aseptic technique, culturing, staining and microbial identification.
• Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and developing procedures and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills, including record keeping, inventory management and prioritising competing tasks.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support students, academics, researchers and professional staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and a commitment to safe laboratory practices.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to collaborative and inclusive teamwork.

Desirable:

• Experience as a technical microbiologist or within a university, research, teaching or diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Experience supporting undergraduate laboratory classes.
• Current First Aid, Biosafety or similar laboratory safety certification, or willingness to obtain.

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

About the College

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 Schools across five distinct functions:

• Student Lifecycle
• Planning & Operations
• Technical Services
• Program & 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 at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below.

Position Description

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Applications close on 20 November 2026 at 11.59pm.

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.

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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.

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