Senior Technical Officer

at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

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Salary

Not given in the advert

Closing date

25 November 2026

Start

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Fixed-term (Part-time)

First seen

28 October 2026, on a public job listing

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Senior Technical Officer Job No.: 693308 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5) Duration: 4-year fixed term appointment Remuneration: Pro-rata of $100,155 - $108,106 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation) Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Join our inclusive, collaborative community Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Opportunity Join our team as a Senior Technical Officer – Luminescence Dating Laboratory, supporting innovative research and high-quality technical services in luminescence dating. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant research program focused on sample preparation, luminescence dating, sedimentological and grain-size analysis, and related fieldwork. In this role, you will oversee and undertake a range of specialised laboratory activities, including sample preparation and measurement, experimental procedures, data collection and analysis, equipment maintenance, and the development of laboratory operating and safety procedures. You will coordinate technical operations, plan and schedule activities, manage supplies while contributing to continuous improvement in research processes and quality assurance. Working closely with researchers, clients, staff and students, you will provide expert technical advice, training and support while ensuring compliance with relevant technical standards, research protocols and occupational health and safety requirements. We are seeking a motivated and resourceful technical professional with a relevant degree and experience, specialist expertise, or an equivalent combination of education and training. You will bring strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, excellent organisational and communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience with specialised laboratory equipment and software, developing technical procedures, and working with hazardous chemicals, including hydrofluoric acid, and in subdued-light environments will be highly valued. If you are passionate about delivering technical excellence and supporting impactful research, we encourage you to apply. About Monash University At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy. In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026. Learn more about Monash . Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . To Apply For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ' How to apply for Monash Jobs '. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Professor Kathryn Fitzsimmons, Physical Geography - 03 (9902 4947) Position Description: Senior Technical Officer Applications Close: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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