In-Demand science & research occupations Jobs in preston, vic

Research Assistant (Orchid Conservation)
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $77,062 - $85,316 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance program
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Integration Aide - ES 1-2 (part time, ongoing - tied to student funding) LaTrobe Secondary Campus
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- University
- Communication skills
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Learning Support - Classroom Education Support
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Communication skills
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Team Lead Research and Reporting
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
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- Full-time
- Research
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Classroom Teacher - PE & Flexible Second Method
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- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
10d
Manager, Water Sciences
Environment Protection Authority —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- $142,790 - $166,938 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- On-the-job training
2d
Chief Forensic Scientist
Victoria Police —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- $193,946 - $263,771 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Administrative experience
1d
Research Sleep Scientist
Austin Health —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
Geoscientist, Minerals
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- $72,189 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- Research
- Microsoft Office
4d
Senior Officer Scientific and Animal Licensing
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Research
5d
MATHS / SCIENCE TEACHER
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
4d
Medical Imaging Technologist
Royal Children's Hospital —Melbourne VIC
- $74,172.00 - $103,724.40 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
1d
Integration Aide - ES 1-2 (part time, ongoing - tied to student funding) Olympic Village Campus
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- University
- Communication skills
9d
Integration Aide - ES 1-2 (part time, ongoing - tied to student funding) La Trobe Primary Campus
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- University
- Communication skills
9d
Consumer Engagement Officer
Royal Children's Hospital —Melbourne VIC
- $83,616 - $91,988 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Patient care
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
11d
Information Technology Technician
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
9d
School Community Liaison Officer (1.0) Fixed Term
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- University
- Organisational skills
5d
Health and PE Yrs 7-10
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
Classroom Teacher - Maths / Science **Incentive payment** Term 3 Start
Government schools —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
12d

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Research Assistant (Orchid Conservation)

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$77,062 - $85,316 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Research laboratory experience
Laboratory experience
Research
Analysis skills
Organisational skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $77,062 - $85,316

Grade: RBGV 3

Occupation: Science and research

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: VG/422019A

RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.

Who We Are

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/

What You'll Do

As a Research Assistant (Orchid Conservation), you'll play a hands-on role in protecting some of Australia's most threatened orchid species through world-class conservation science. Working alongside leading researchers, you'll contribute to cutting-edge orchid conservation projects spanning laboratory, glasshouse and field environments. From in vitro propagation and tissue culture to mycorrhizal fungi management, field translocations and pollinator research, your work will directly support the preservation and recovery of rare terrestrial orchids. You'll help generate and analyse scientific data, maintain high-quality research records, contribute to reports, presentations and funding applications, and provide valuable insights that inform conservation outcomes and continuous improvement. This is a collaborative role where you'll work across teams and with external partners, combining scientific rigour with practical conservation action to deliver meaningful outcomes for biodiversity conservation in Victoria and beyond.

What You'll Bring

You'll bring a qualification in biological or botanical sciences, complemented by experience supporting high-quality scientific research, ideally within a molecular or tissue culture laboratory environment. With strong research, analytical and organisational skills, you'll be confident managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and working with scientific data and software. You'll have experience contributing to research projects from planning through to reporting, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly through reports, publications and presentations. Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative and proactive team member who enjoys working with researchers, stakeholders and partners to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.

All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.

Working with Us

At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au.You must submit a recent resume along with a letter responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria (max. three pages) as stated in the position description prior to the deadline. Enquiries can be directed by email to [email protected].

Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.

Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

3 June 2026

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science & research occupations jobs in preston, vic

Research Assistant (Orchid Conservation)

Integration Aide - ES 1-2 (part time, ongoing - tied to student funding) LaTrobe Secondary Campus

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Team Lead Research and Reporting

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Medical Imaging Technologist

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Information Technology Technician

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