Technical Officer
Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Category
Technical & Engineering
Salary
$62.48 - $62.48 Hourly
Posted
16-Feb-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Nimmy De Silva
Reference
183580
Technical Officer
Environmental Chemistry
$
62.48 per hour (incl. super) | Full‑time, On‑site | City Campus
Length of Contract:
ASAP – 22nd May 2026
Bring your environmental chemistry expertise to a dynamic teaching and research environment. We’re seeking a skilled Technical Officer to support laboratory operations, field sampling, practical classes, and research activities that drive sustainable science.
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in managing Environmental Chemistry laboratories, supporting fieldwork, and ensuring safe, efficient technical operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands‑on environments and enjoys contributing to impactful scientific outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily lab operations, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance
- Conduct soil, groundwater, surface water & biosolids sampling and analysis
- Maintain SOPs, safety documentation, and staff/student training resources
- Support teaching and research activities, including experimental setup and data analysis
- Oversee chemical inventories, consumables, and waste management
- Ensure OH&S compliance across lab and field environments
- Operate analytical instruments (CN, FTIR, IC) and field equipment
- Experience in environmental chemistry/science with strong sampling & analysis skills
- Proficiency with analytical instruments and field monitoring equipment
- Strong understanding of OH&S and safe lab/field practices
- Highly organised, solution‑focused, and able to work independently or in teams
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Experience in higher education or research environments
- Knowledge of lab quality systems
- Familiarity with scientific data analysis and reporting
- Relevant safety or sampling certifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field
- Hands‑on experience in environmental sampling or lab operations
- Valid driver’s licence (required for fieldwork)
- Contribute to meaningful environmental research and education
- Work with modern labs, specialised field equipment, and expert academics
- Be part of a supportive, safety‑driven, science‑focused team
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
