Senior Technical Officer, Science Laboratories

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Lead a dedicated technical team supporting laboratory-based education across a diverse range of scientific disciplines.
• Combine scientific expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational management in a dynamic university environment. 

• Help shape the future of laboratory services through continuous improvement, capability building, and Faculty growth initiatives. 

Senior Technical Officer, Science Laboratories 
Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine is seeking a Senior Technical Officer, Science Laboratories to lead the delivery of technical support for practical teaching across a diverse biomedical science program.

Working closely with academics, professional staff, and students, you'll oversee the planning and delivery of laboratory-based teaching activities, ensuring facilities, equipment, and resources are prepared to support exceptional learning experiences. You'll lead a team of technical staff, coordinate day-to-day operations, and provide expert guidance across a range of biomedical science disciplines, including immunology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry.

Beyond operational delivery, you'll also influence how laboratory services are delivered, working with colleagues to improve processes, solve operational challenges, and support a positive and collaborative team culture. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine scientific expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement while making a direct contribution to student success. 

You are an experienced technical professional who combines strong scientific knowledge with excellent organisational and people skills. You enjoy leading and supporting teams, coordinating complex activities, and ensuring teaching laboratories and practical learning environments operate effectively and safely.

Highly organised and proactive, you can juggle competing priorities, anticipate issues before they arise, and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and bring a practical, solutions-focused mindset to everything you do.

Most importantly, you are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team culture, enabling both staff and students to succeed.

Key attributes include:

• Strong technical expertise in biomedical science or a related discipline, ideally including experience with advanced scientific techniques including cell culture, molecular biology, genetics, or biochemistry.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical teams to deliver laboratory-based teaching while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Exceptional organisational, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, coordinate complex activities, and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

The salary for the position commences at $90,587.42 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. 

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Kieran McConochie, Manager, Technical Services &Facilities at ********@bond.edu.au or 0473 534 ***.

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria

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Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 7th September 2026

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Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University. 

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