• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 5 $83,407 - $93,548  + 17% Superannuation

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 Technical Officer, you will:

• Provide technical support in the preparation of materials for Optometry teaching classes and assessments to guarantee the smooth running of these events, ensuring that the laboratories and materials are cleaned afterwards, and safety standards are maintained.
• Provide technical expertise in the use and maintenance of a range of general equipment and specialised instrumentation relating to Optometry and assist research staff and students in the operations of these instruments/equipment for practical classes or research as required.
• Source and obtain quotes for pricing and availability, and process orders and invoices for laboratory consumables, reagents, chemicals and equipment for teaching and research activities, including specialist optometric suppliers and coordination of maintenance and repairs of specialist equipment.
• Maintain local infrastructure, and adequate stocks of consumables, reagents, and equipment for use in teaching and research programs.
• Provide operational support to the Deakin Collaborative Eye Care Clinic (DCECC) by ordering and maintaining consumables, equipment and processing invoices and deliveries.
• Ensure the implementation of all University policies that relate to the areas for which the position is responsible, in particular, those relating to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, staff development and staff performance planning and review.
• This position requires occasional travel to off‑campus sites in Melbourne and Lorne, as well as flexibility with start and finish times to accommodate late‑ending classes.                                                                                                                                       

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally within a tertiary education environment.
• Good knowledge of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) principles and an understanding of the requirements for safety when working with biological and chemical hazards.

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 Andrew Jefferies (Senior Technical Officer) via email on andrew.jefferies@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD #584376 Technical Officer.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 17 May 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.