Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Fixed term for 1 year
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department / School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: UOM 5: $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super
- Specialist parasitology diagnostics role within Melbourne Veterinary School / blend lab, fieldwork and client support / inclusive, research-intensive science community
- Apply to play a key technical role in veterinary parasitology diagnostics, supporting consultants, students and clients across campuses.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
In this Laboratory Officer role, you will deliver parasitology diagnostics and provide support to the Mackinnon Project. You will gain experience across laboratory operations, fieldwork and client liaison, enhancing animal health and veterinary teaching.
What you will deliver:
- Perform parasitology diagnostic tests, including worm egg counts, and accurately collate, interpret and report results to stakeholders.
- Manage invoicing, records, consumable ordering and equipment inventory to ensure efficient Mackinnon Project and laboratory operations.
- Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment and materials, ensuring regulatory compliance, safe waste disposal and reliable diagnostic service delivery.
- Support teaching and consultancy activities, including field trips, sample collection and livestock postmortem examinations as required.
- Contribute to training and induction for staff and students in safe, effective laboratory equipment and reagent use.
You may be a great fit if:
- Hold a relevant science or veterinary degree, or equivalent combination of education, training and laboratory experience.
- Demonstrate hands-on experience with parasitology diagnostics and safe operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
- Apply sound knowledge of OHS, animal ethics, biosecurity and poisons regulations in daily laboratory practice.
- Deliver accurate reporting, documentation and invoicing with strong attention to detail and timely customer-focused service.
- Identify service improvement opportunities and implement efficient systems that enhance diagnostics, teaching and consultancy support.
- Work effectively in busy, changing environments, balancing autonomous tasks with collaborative team-based laboratory operations.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Melbourne Veterinary School
You will join the Melbourne Veterinary School’s Parasitology diagnostics and Mackinnon Project team at Werribee. The team sits within the Faculty of Science and delivers practical consultancy for livestock producers. You will help advance animal health and veterinary teaching while collaborating with scientists and veterinary consultants. You will benefit from strong professional networks, varied fieldwork experiences and an inclusive, equity-focused culture.
Be Yourself
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Application essentials:
- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
- Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the - .
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact Professor Abdul Jabbar at [email protected]
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Lachie Bryce at [email protected]
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 26th of July, 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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JR-015698 Laboratory Officer_PD.docx
JR-015698 Laboratory Officer_PD.pdf
