Laboratory Technician

Part-time (21.6 hours), ongoing roleExcellent office location - Franklin Street, Melbourne RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally. Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT’s values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do. **About the role** As a Laboratory Technician reporting to the Foundation Studies Team Lead STREAM- (STEM), you will play a key role in supporting STEM education by ensuring our teaching laboratories are safe, well-organised and ready for engaging, hands-on learning. You’ll manage equipment, materials and chemical inventories, maintain safety and quality processes, and provide technical support to academic staff during practical classes. This role also involves conducting lab inductions, upholding OH&S compliance and contributing to a positive learning environment for both students and teachers.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic lab setting and is passionate about supporting education in science and technology. Completion of a degree in a STEM based area, preferably within an Applied Science (laboratory technology, Biology, Chemistry, or related). Experience in providing technical laboratory support to science teachers and/or experience in laboratory support for Foundation Studies Biology, Chemistry and Physics classes. Skilled in managing and maintaining laboratory equipment, instruments, and physical resources We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:* Salary Packaging Options and exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.* A strong focus on health and wellbeing, including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.* Access to professional development opportunities, such as training, upskilling, leadership programs, and LinkedIn Learning.* A positive workplace culture with a staff reward program, and a staff wellbeing program.**To Apply*** Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link. Cover letters should be addressed to HR* Email HR: *(Please note: Applications will NOT be accepted via this email. To apply, submit your application via our website’s careers page**.).***Please note that we are interviewing progressively, as we receive applications, so please do not wait until the close date to submit your application.*** For more details, refer to the Position Description:Pre-employment Checks: Appointment is subject to a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check**Our Commitment to Inclusion**At RMIT UP, we foster a culture of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspectives, or experiences.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team, we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us at with your preferred communication method, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.Read our Child Safety Policy:We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.Strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with students, staff, and academic teams**What we offer you** *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 Isla**n**der community.* *At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT* ***(including alternate formats of application forms)****. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, v**ia * *or visit our Careers page for more contact information -*# **Culture**Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.***Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.***What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.#J-18808-Ljbffr