• Full-Time, Continuing position
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location – campus based
• Classification: HEO5 - Base salary from $84,084 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The Facilities and Technical Services Stores enables Teaching and Research at the Bundoora campus by receiving, processing and recording scientific and general shipments into La Trobe University for the Science Precinct and other areas.  The onsite warehouse can receive palletised or bulky deliveries (roll on/off), gas cylinders, Biological and Chemical substances, consumables and manage field trip safety equipment for re-distribution within the university.

We are looking for a proactive and reliable team member to join our Stores team at the Bundoora campus, where no two days are quite the same.  This is a hands-on, service-driven role that supports researchers, teaching staff, suppliers and other university teams by ensuring important scientific and general deliveries are received, processed, recorded and distributed smoothly.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a laboratory-based degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail (Outlook), OneNote and the use of the internet as a research tool.
• Customer Service focus to internal and external stakeholders.
• Computer literacy, Excel, SharePoint, Word, SAP
• Knowledge of Science, Chemical and Biological substances and an understanding of their chemistries and hazards.
• An understanding of Scientific and other regulation and administration as would be found through dealings with the Department of Health and Environmental Protection Authority.
• Good document and project management skills / practices (eg ISO9001 or NATA lab equivalents) are required to effectively manage multiple tasks that arise daily.

Other compliance:

• National Police Check (Essential) and
• First Aid Qualification (Desirable)

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

  50148371 Technical Officer Stores.pdf

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 28 June 2026

Position Enquiries:    Bradley East, Coordinator, Stores

Email:  [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  [email protected]

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• An up to date resume; and
• A Cover letter addressing your suitability for the role with a focus on the essential criteria located in the Position Description (maximum 3 pages).

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.