The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Laboratory Officer, School of Health Sciences
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Rewarding opportunity
• $82,752 pa (level 5) + 15% superannuation

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 school

The School of Health Sciences offers an extensive range of quality accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to engage students from learning opportunities in class through to professional workplace experience.
 
About the role

The Laboratory Officer is responsible for the efficient provision and operation of laboratory services, including the preparation and maintenance of equipment, resources, and facilities. Working closely with academic and professional staff, the role supports teaching, research, and practical learning while ensuring safety, organisation, and compliance with relevant policies.

In this role, you will be responsible for setup and pack down of simulation laboratory spaces, and relevant equipment. Primarily supporting the Exercise and Sport Science, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Physiotherapy courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to academic staff, researchers, HDR students, and students during practical classes, experiments, and research activities.
• Prepare, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure it is safe, functional, and ready for use.
• Manage laboratory inventory, resources, documentation, and records, including maintenance schedules, equipment condition reports, and preparation notes.
• Maintain laboratory safety and compliance through risk assessments, safety audits, standard operating procedures, and implementation of safety practices.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for equipment servicing, and procurement of laboratory materials.
• Support the continuous improvement of laboratory operations, collaborating with academic and professional staff to enhance teaching, research, and student learning outcomes.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Relevant tertiary degree or a qualification such as an advanced diploma with at least 1 year of relevant experience, a diploma with 2 years of experience, a Certificate IV with extensive experience, a post-trades certificate with more than 2 years of experience as a technician, or an  

equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven laboratory experience, preferably within a tertiary or higher education environment, including the operation and demonstration of laboratory equipment in learning and teaching settings.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, servicing, and laboratory safety protocols.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and operational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with staff, students, suppliers, and prepare high-quality reports and documentation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems, and the ability to collaborate across teams while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
• 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: 9 November 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 Haritha Garlapati, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.