• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time or Part-time negotiable and fixed term (4 months)
• HEW 5 $83,407 - $93,548 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will:

• Undertake a range of diverse laboratory tasks including but not limited to preparing garments for testing, photography of garments, parts of garments and labels, marking and cutting out test samples, undertaking testing, data entry and data management.
• Undertake direction from the Laboratory Manager on a weekly basis, testing requirements of a NATA accredited laboratory.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Undertake professional and accurate work in accordance with the requirements of a NATA accredited laboratory.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Diploma or Degree in Science or Textiles and/or subsequent relevant work experience in testing or working with textiles.
• Experience undertaking the testing of textiles, ideally with ISO17025.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally work outside business hours.
• This position may require the incumbent to travel from time-to-time within Victoria, domestic and/or international to attend conferences, events and to represent the university

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Christopher Hurren, Associate Professor, Fibre Science and Technology, Institute for Frontier Materials on christopher.hurren@deakin.edu.au   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Laboratory Technician_IFM MotoCAP.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 4^th December 2025 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.