$95,310 - $102,830pa (HEW 6)
Full time, Fixed term (10 months), Joondalup Campus
Open to candidates with relevant working rights
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
JOONDALUP
$95,310-$102,830pa (HEW 6)
FIXED TERM (10 MONTHS), FULL-TIME
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The School of Science
The School of Science has a robust track record of excellence in teaching and research in Mathematics, Data Science Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Physics, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Management, Horticulture and Sustainability. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and have active research programs across all disciplines. Based at both Joondalup and Bunbury campuses of ECU, the School of Science aims to maintain teaching and research excellence through recruitment of new staff.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a technical team providing instruction and support for undergraduate classes and associated services for teaching and/or research programs.
Key
You will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of laboratory classes. This includes preparation of laboratory material, maintenance of equipment for undergraduate classes, ordering consumables and equipment, and planning and testing of experiments before practical classes commence.
Your responsibilities will include providing technical support to research programs, high-end analytical instruments, and the day-to-day requirements of the laboratory.
An understanding of ECU Work, Health, and Safety (WHS) systems will be highly regarded, including experience in the development of Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures. You will play an important role in ensuring that ECU’s WHS procedures and policies are adhered to, as you will need to ensure that staff/students are working in a safe and compliant manner.
Knowledge of WHS regulations and specific statutory requirements in a laboratory setting is required.
No two days are the same; this is an active and engaging role where you will be able to put your strong problem-solving skills to the test.
This is a Monday to Friday position, located at the Joondalup Campus, which can offer you an agile and flexible working setting with a great work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set.
The School has a large range of analytical equipment that you will need to operate. On the job and external training will be provided as part of your professional development, although demonstrating prior experience working with analytical instruments (such as IC, GC FID, LC DAD/FLD, GC-MS, GC-MSMS, LC-QQQ, ICP-OES, ICP-MSMS, TOC analyser, FIA) would be highly advantageous.
About you
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person and have:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent level of experience.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate a strong WHS awareness with an ability to safely handle hazardous substances and biological materials.
Demonstrate oral communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff, students, and clients at all levels. As well as the ability to effectively communicate information and provide instruction to others including re-enforcing ECU’s WHS policies and ensuring students always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Demonstrate technical skills and experience in preparing for laboratory sessions and maintaining equipment particularly associated with biology and chemistry.
Demonstrate your ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and report writing.
Demonstrate an advanced knowledge in the use and maintenance of scientific instrumentation including LC/MS, GC/MS, ICP/MS
You will also need to demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Mark Bannister on 08 6304 5673 or m.bannister@ecu.edu.au for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role in relation to the Key.
Advert Closure
Applications close 26th November 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.