Senior Technical Officer jobs

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Senior Technical Officer – Luminescence Dating Laboratory, supporting innovative research and high-quality technical services in luminescence dating. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant research program focused on sample preparation, luminescence dating, sedimentological and grain-size analysis, and related fieldwork.

In this role, you will oversee and undertake a range of specialised laboratory activities, including sample preparation and measurement, experimental procedures, data collection and analysis, equipment maintenance, and the development of laboratory operating and safety procedures. You will coordinate technical operations, plan and schedule activities, manage supplies while contributing to continuous improvement in research processes and quality assurance.
Working closely with researchers, clients, staff and students, you will provide expert technical advice, training and support while ensuring compliance with relevant technical standards, research protocols and occupational health and safety requirements.

We are seeking a motivated and resourceful technical professional with a relevant degree and experience, specialist expertise, or an equivalent combination of education and training. You will bring strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, excellent organisational and communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience with specialised laboratory equipment and software, developing technical procedures, and working with hazardous chemicals, including hydrofluoric acid, and in subdued-light environments will be highly valued. If you are passionate about delivering technical excellence and supporting impactful research, we encourage you to apply.

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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 hr-recruitment@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: Professor Kathryn Fitzsimmons, Physical Geography - 03 (9902 4947)

Position Description: Senior Technical Officer

Applications Close: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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