Laboratory Officer, School of Medicine
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing Contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level 5 from $82,752 + 15.00% super

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney. With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
 
About the role

You will ensure the efficient operation of laboratory services by preparing and maintaining equipment, facilities, and resources to support teaching, research, and practical learning. Working collaboratively with academic and professional staff, you will provide technical support, manage laboratory operations, maintain safety and compliance standards, and contribute to continuous improvements that enhance the learning and research environment. The role is to support the delivery of the Communication and Clinical practice domain (CCP) learning activities and assessments, working closely with the CCP academic team and coordinator. This position also supports the technical needs of the Paramedicine program within the School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical operations support to academic staff, researchers, and students during practical sessions and experiments.
• Demonstrate proper operating techniques for laboratory equipment and assist with technical instructions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
• Advise and assist Academic, Research staff and students with equipment needs
• Supervise technical projects for small groups, dissertation projects and small workshop classes
• Maintain detailed laboratory resource statements, preparation notes and ensure that laboratories are prepared for school activities
• Manage calibration, maintenance and ensure equipment is safe, functional and ready to use
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, equipment conditions, maintenance schedules, and safety procedures.
• Maintain safety documentation, including risk assessments, safety audits, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation for audits, assessments, and compliance checks.
• Organise with internal and external agencies to service specialised equipment
• Liaise with external agencies and suppliers for the ordering and receiving laboratory materials and equipment
• Implement new safety procedures and advise staff and students
• Collaborate effectively with academic and professional staff to meet the needs of teaching, research, and student learning.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols, with experience demonstrating and using equipment in a learning environment.
• Experience in the operation and demonstration of equipment in a learning and teaching environment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining equipment inventory including its servicing
• Excellent operational, organisational and administration skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Proven record of preparing high quality documentation and reporting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for liaising with staff, students, and suppliers
• Experience in preparing high-quality, accurate documentation
• Proven problem-solving abilities to address technical issues and ensure safe laboratory practices.
• High level of competency in various software packages including Microsoft Office Suite, student administration systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multifunctional teams, providing a high level and responsive service

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer.
• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 17 July 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.     

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, Melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au 

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.