- Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 + 17% Superannuation
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
As a Technical Services Coordinator, you will:
- Coordinate the efficient and safe operation of research laboratories and equipment.
- Identify and lead Occupational Health and Safety practices, including the management of all matters relating to hazardous materials and dangerous goods, and recommend changes to work practices where appropriate to promote high safety standards.
- Provide students and stakeholders with advice, training and practical demonstrations, covering safety and technical aspects of chemical handling, equipment usage and laboratory- based research.
- Trial new technologies and modify existing processes to ensure the optimal smooth running of research activities.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A degree in science or engineering with chemistry and laboratory management experience; or
- Extensive relevant experience and management expertise in technical fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in occupational health and safety regulations, including dangerous goods.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate staff and resources.
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 Magnolia Beer, Manager, Technical Operations, Institute for Frontier Materials on magnolia.beer@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Technical Services Coordinator PD.pdf
Applications for this position close on 8th February 2026.
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.
Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.
Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.
