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As a Laboratory Assistant, in the Allied Health area, your key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate equipment and material procurement and maintenance for all course areas within Nursing and Allied Health departments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies for laboratory services and contribute to the development of best practice methodologies and the laboratory infrastructure.
• Liaise with staff and students to provide expert advice, support, guidance and training to ensure safe laboratory practices and techniques as well as managing the laboratories as clean and safe work environments in compliance with appropriate legislation and Institute guidelines.
• Preparing clinical laboratories for delivery each day and packing up and cleaning at the conclusion of the practical lessons
• Carry out safety audits in labs, maintaining and developing safety manuals in labs.
• Work collaboratively with industry to align current and emerging industry needs and facilitate relevant and responsive delivery models that engage learners
• Manage the provision of clinical equipment to meet industry needs for specific tailored programs.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a relevant degree in Nursing, Medical or Science with significant work experience specific to the Health Industry and subsequent post degree experience in a clinical laboratory, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and or experience.

Crucial to your success in the role will be your ability to provide high quality technical laboratory support with the capacity to develop innovative approaches to management of programs and exploit opportunities to improve the delivery of laboratory services.

• Knowledge of a wide range of nursing and clinical health laboratory equipment and infrastructure.
• Proven competency with simulation mannequin technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of OH&S regulations and guidelines governing the effective operation of laboratories.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team within a busy environment, to problem solve and manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Proven experience with budgeting, stock management and maintenance.
• Advanced literacy and numeracy skills, proven administrative skills including management of databases/inventory in a laboratory.

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development- continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application:

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
• Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified Police Check (position dependent)

Applications for this position close Thursday 18 June 2026 at 5.00 pm.

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Isaac Enbom, Manager Allied Health on 03 92388530 or email at isaac.enbom@chisholm.edu.au

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing ashlea.hey@chisholm.edu.au.

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