The Laboratory Supplies Officer works collaboratively with the Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Services Officer and other Laboratory Management Team (LMT) members, to provide a range of general laboratory support services to scientists at AgriBio, enabling research teams to focus on scientific outcomes.  The LMT works together with other support teams within a highly collaborative framework that also encompasses the business management and administration networks from both Agriculture Victoria Research and La Trobe University, the Compliance Management Team, Glasshouse Management Team, AgriBio Facility Management, and various operating committees.

Laboratory Supplies Officer, with the support of a Lab Assistant, is responsible for all processes associated with ensuring the availability and timely delivery of general laboratory consumables and waste bins, clean glassware and chemicals in order to support the research teams, and in maintaining accurate records in accordance with financial and regulatory requirements.  The LSO is expected to ensure safe and compliant receipting of deliveries and notification to stakeholders, maintaining current stock inventory, a clutter free and safe work environmet, management of waste, glassware and laboratory coats.

Further to this the Laboratory Supplies Officer and team will support the Lab Manager in ensuring that all key LMT deliverables are met, by covering for colleagues in other activities and processes within LMT such as supporting team members with the management of access, equipment and chemicals and lab inspections.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification with a willingness to undertake training in operating specialist lifting and moving equipment is required.
• A background in procurement, warehousing, inventory management, safety and compliance will be considered favorably.
• Digital/Technology literacy with experience in Microsoft Suite of applications is a minimum requirement.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Bundoora with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday 20 January 2025.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.