Material Support Technician Full-time

Material Support Technician

The MARP team is looking for a proactive and reliable Material Support Technician to ensure our animal facility runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. If you love keeping spaces organised, operating specialised equipment, and working with a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

As a core member of our service team, you will keep our facility stocked, sanitised, and running like clockwork. Your days will include:

• Hygiene and Preparation: Operating specialised equipment (sterilisers, tunnel/cabinet washers, steam boilers) to clean and prepare caging, water bottles, and environmental enrichment.
• Inventory and Logistics: Managing consumable stock levels, tracking deliveries, and keeping accurate records of incoming/outgoing goods.
• Equipment Care: Performing routine maintenance (filter cleans, water changes, detergent refills) and liaising with contractors for repairs when needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Following strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and facility health.

You will work under routine supervision, reporting directly to the Senior Service Coordinator while collaborating closely with the Lead Service Technician.

We are looking for a reliable team player who takes pride in a clean and safe workspace.

• Completion of Year 10, a relevant trades certificate, OR equivalent practical experience (experience in animal care or biomedical research is a huge plus!).
• Hands-on Capability: Comfortable operating mechanical equipment (autoclaves, industrial washers) and a proven track record of safe manual handling (regularly lifting up to 15kg).
• A True Team Player: Outstanding communication skills and a respectful, collegiate approach to working with facility staff.
• Organised and Timely: Strong time-management skills to meet tight schedules and keep supplies stocked.
• Tech-Savvy Basics: Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel) and email platforms (Gmail) for accurate record-keeping.
• Bonus Points: Experience with inventory management/ordering or a current forklift license will be highly regarded!

This is a stable, hands-on role where your work directly impacts the integrity of vital research. You'll work in a structured environment with clear guidelines, modern equipment, and a team that values your safety and contribution.

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy. In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria in the position description. For further instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Leah Baldock, Administrative Manager, +61 3 9905 5743 or leah.baldock@monash.edu

Position Description: Material Support Technician

Applications Close: Thursday 9th July 2026, 11:55pm AEST