JR50755 Technical Officer (Physics)

Randstad; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking a Technical Officer to support teaching and research in Physics and related STEM disciplines at a Victorian university. You will manage daily operations of PC1/PC2 labs, glovebox facilities, and radiation labs, ensuring safe, compliant environments and effective space usage.

Reporting to the Technical Coordinator - Physics, you will deliver inductions, safety training, and maintain safety documentation while providing expert technical advice and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience operating and maintaining a teaching or research laboratory.
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, compressed gases, gloveboxes, and chemical/biological materials.
• Sound understanding of WHS regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Physics and related STEM labs, including PC1/PC2, gloveboxes, and radiation facilities.
• Provide expert technical advice on general instrumentation, compressed gas management, and chemical waste disposal.
• Ensure WHS compliance with legislation, standards, and organisational policies.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation (SOPs, SWIs, risk assessments, chemical registers).
• Deliver laboratory inductions, safety training, and day-to-day support to space users.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure, coordinate preventative maintenance, and manage consumables.

Skills

Lab instrumentation handling

WHS compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Education

Tertiary qualification in Physics or Chemistry

Tools

Gloveboxes

Lab instrumentation

Compressed gases

Chemical/Biological materials handling

Job description

Contract: ASAP - 26 November 2026 and potentially for a longer duration.

Work Type: Onsite full-time

Our Victorian University client is seeking a Technical Officer to support teaching and research within Physics and related STEM disciplines. Reporting to the Technical Coordinator - Physics, you will manage the day-to-day operations of specialized spaces, including PC1/PC2 laboratories, glovebox facilities, and radiation labs, ensuring safe, compliant, and effective laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of Physics and related STEM labs, including PC1/PC2, gloveboxes, and radiation facilities
• Provide expert technical advice on general instrumentation, compressed gas management, and chemical waste disposal
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies
• Develop and maintain critical safety documentation, including SOPs, SWIs, risk assessments, and chemical registers
• Deliver comprehensive laboratory inductions, safety training, and agile day-to-day support to space users
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure, coordinate preventative equipment maintenance, and manage consumable levels

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline (or relevant tertiary sector experience)
• Proven experience operating and maintaining a teaching or research laboratory
• Extensive hands‑on experience with general lab instrumentation, compressed gases, gloveboxes, and chemical/biological materials
• Sound understanding of current WHS regulatory requirements and safe work processes
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with a collaborative, proactive approach to working in cross‑functional teams
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organisational values

This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic STEM teaching and research environment.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.