Senior Laboratory Technician

Remuneration: $96,768 – $104,450 pa HEW 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation) Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Senior Laboratory Technician is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of the Faculty’s science-based laboratories, ensuring they function as dynamic, well-resourced environments that enable high-quality teaching, learning and research. This position exists to drive the effective coordination of laboratory activities, uphold robust laboratory standards and support the delivery of safe, engaging and contemporary scientific education across multiple campuses. The role provides essential coordination of laboratory operations, ensuring scientific activities are efficiently organised and well supported across campuses. In this role, you will prepare and resource practical sessions, offer technical guidance to staff and students, and maintain accurate inventories and ensure adherence to equipment standards. You will also construct specialised apparatus, apply safe laboratory practices, and contribute to continual improvements that enhance the quality of laboratory-based learning. As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate strong technical expertise in laboratory operations, including proficiency in maintaining scientific equipment, preparing complex solutions and materials, and applying rigorous safety and compliance practices. You will bring proven experience in supporting laboratory-based teaching, alongside well-developed analytic, organisational and troubleshooting skills that enable you to manage resources effectively and apply emerging laboratory technologies to enhance scientific learning environments. About Monash University At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – 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. Learn more about Monash. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us. 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'. 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 **************@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: Mr Scott Burgess, Studio Lab Manager, +61 Position Description: Senior Laboratory Technician Applications Close: Wednesday 17th of December 2025, 11:55pm AEDT Supporting a diverse workforce Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr