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Role highlights
- Support laboratory operations at one of Australia's premier biosecurity research facilities
- Enjoy a varied, hands-on role across laboratory support, equipment operation and stock management
- Start your science career in a part-time entry level role that supports research protecting Australia's animal and human health.
About CSIRO
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.
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The opportunity
Join CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) as a Glass Wash Officer and play an important behind-the-scenes role in supporting world-class scientific research.
Based within the Scientific Operations team, you'll help ensure laboratories have the clean, sterile and well-maintained equipment they need to operate safely and effectively. Your work will include cleaning and sterilising laboratory glassware, operating specialised washing and sterilisation equipment, managing stock levels, supporting waste and recycling processes, and assisting with the operation of the onsite micro-market.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking part-time work in a professional scientific environment. Whether you're looking to build experience in laboratory operations, return to the workforce, or transition into the science sector, you'll receive support while contributing to a team that underpins critical research and biosecurity activities.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and service, helping ensure researchers can focus on delivering science that benefits Australia and the world.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Cleaning and maintaining glassware items used in the laboratory or other microbiological containment environment.
- Operating industrial glassware washers, sterilisers and heat sterilisation ovens to ensure that all glassware used is free of contamination.
- Maintaining glass stock levels.
- Maintaining equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns and arranging for repairs.
- Assisting to maintain food standards required for the operation of the onsite micro market.
- Assisting in the stocking, ordering and maintenance of the onsite micro-market.
Role particulars
Location and office arrangements: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, VIC
Salary: AU$61k – AU$73k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 2 years; part time (50.82hrs/fortnight or 0.7 full-time equivalent)
Reference: 103916
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
- Certificate of high school education and/or relevant work experience in a service industry.
- Proficiency in the proper application of manual handling techniques and lifting equipment.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to access, interpret and apply company standard operational procedures.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and carry out tasks under the direction of others.
While not essential, experience in a high-containment laboratory, food handling or food safety environment, or in a laboratory setting involving the safe handling of hazardous waste, chemicals and laboratory equipment would be advantageous.
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.
Setting you up for success
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Cristina O’Brien via email at
[email protected] and let us know how we can support you.
Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance, in addition to complying with ACDP Special Conditions, as listed on the final page of the position description. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
How to apply
Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.
Applications close
Tuesday 15 September 2026, 11:00pm AEST
