Senior Technical Officer

Monash • Clayton, NC

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About The Position

Join a world-class team shaping the future of geotechnical research! The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to deliver high-quality technical services supporting our Geomechanics program. In this role, you’ll oversee and conduct a range of standard and specialist testing, train and supervise students and researchers in safe equipment use and testing techniques, and ensure a compliant and efficient laboratory environment. Working closely with staff, students, and researchers, you’ll provide expert advice and technical support to enable impactful teaching and research outcomes.

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents .

Requirements

• Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
• Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct a range of standard and specialist testing
• Train and supervise students and researchers in safe equipment use and testing techniques
• Ensure a compliant and efficient laboratory environment
• Provide expert advice and technical support to enable impactful teaching and research outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed