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Hours per fortnight

73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

Duties

The purpose of the role is to work as part of a team of professional and technical staff in the laboratory to provide high quality, timely and accurate test results to clients. The Laboratory Technical Officer prepares and performs analysis of samples in accordance with standard operating procedures and instructions and performs the associated administrative, maintenance and equipment calibration activities as required.

Desirable Requirements

• A Certificate III or Certificate IV in laboratory operations or an equivalent level, relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, as provided by either a vocational education organisation or a registered and accredited training provider.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SOD - 000377 - Laboratory Technical Officer - Band 3.docx

 Advice to Applicants.docx

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the blue "Apply Now" button.

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.

For more information on the position please contact:

Wojciech Grochocki
Section Head (Inorganic Chemistry - Nutrient)
Email: Wojciech.Grochocki@ast.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6165 3310