Senior Technical Officer - School of Translational Medicine
Job No.: 699288 Location: The Alfred Centre Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation) * Be inspired, every day * Enjoy the freedom to discover something new * Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here – and so do truly satisfying careers. The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (FMNHS) is the largest faculty at Monash University, a global university, offering the most comprehensive suite of professional health training in Victoria. Our vision is to improve the human condition through education, medical research, and aspiring to lead in these areas. By collaborating to influence local, national and international policy we aim to improve health and social outcomes. The Opportunity The Monash University School of Translational Medicine (STM) is the FMNS’s leading clinical school for biomedical research and education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programs. Translational and clinical research in STM covers a great breadth of subject areas, with 16 different departments and centres that encourage multidisciplinary research and attract elite students, researchers and teachers to its well-equipped research laboratories and facilities. The school partners with industry to put research into practice and contribute to the treatment and cure of several specific diseases and conditions. Further details can be found at: www.monash.edu/medicine/ccs. Reporting to the School Research \& Operations Manager, the Senior Technical Officer (STO) is responsible for overseeing and delivering a range of significant and complicated research-related activities. You will be expected to provide high level laboratory and facility operations support for all researchers, staff, students and onsite facilities. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for: * Maintenance and oversight of the physical resources of the school, research ethics monitoring, compliance and laboratories adherence to OHS\&E policies * Providing strategic and operational advice to clients and delivering efficient technical services * Developing and maintaining up to date specialist or technical knowledge of new and innovative compliance frameworks and accreditation requirements * Budget management, planning and contributing to funding proposals * Managing the ongoing equipment service contracts To be successful in the role, you will have a degree qualification in a relevant field with extensive relevant experience as well as experience in overseeing a successful technical service, program or facility, with a focus on operational excellence and experience in supporting a safe operating environment, implementing OHS requirements. If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you. This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer toHow to apply for Monash Jobs". At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory Police Check. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups. Join us in our commitment to ensuring a better future for ourselves and for the communities in which we study, work, live and engage – #ChangeIt with us. Enquiries: Dr Michelle Zajac, School Manager, School of Translational Medicine, +61 3 9903 0669 or michelle.zajac@monash.edu Position Description: Senior Technical Officer Applications Close: Tuesday 17 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT Supporting a diverse workforce For instructions on how to apply, click on the "Apply" button above for the full position description and instructions on how to apply for Monash jobs.