On-Site STEM Lab Operations Technician

HR Partners; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Technical Officer for a Bundoora-based university campus in Melbourne. The full-time, on-site role (36 hours/week) is HEW 4 for an initial 6-month assignment within the STEM College, focusing on composites laboratories.

You will provide operational and technical support across STEM labs, maintain facilities, assist with documentation, and ensure safety and compliance. Strong lab experience and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in laboratory, engineering, or workshop environments with hands-on technical skills.
• Understanding of safe lab practices, chemical handling, SDS, PPE, and OHS standards.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, organised, and operational lab facilities, equipment, consumables, and PPE.
• Assist with lab documentation including SOPs, SWIs, risk assessments, and chemical registers.
• Provide practical support, equipment inductions, and guidance to students, researchers, and staff.
• Coordinate routine inspections, servicing, and maintenance schedules for infrastructure and tools.
• Manage chemical inventories, SDS records, waste management, and OHS compliance.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Stock control

Safety & OHS

Laboratory equipment handling

Education

Certificate or Associate Diploma in a technical discipline

Job description

Randstad is recruiting a Technical Officer for a Bundoora-based university campus in Melbourne. The full-time, on-site role (36 hours/week) is HEW 4 for an initial 6-month assignment within the STEM College, focusing on composites laboratories.

You will provide operational and technical support across STEM labs, maintain facilities, assist with documentation, and ensure safety and compliance. Strong lab experience and teamwork are essential.