Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
Full-Time, Fixed-Term position until December 2026
Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Officer (Dental) to support our teaching and learning environment. In this role, you will maintain and demonstrate the operation of laboratory equipment and instruments, while providing hands-on technical support to both staff and students.
You will be responsible for ensuring that laboratory and associated facilities are well maintained, with a strong commitment to upholding occupational health and safety standards. Additionally, you will bring your expertise in producing materials, casts, and moulds to assist in the manufacture of a broad range of dental technology components.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your technical knowledge in a dynamic, education-focused setting.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Experience in providing technical support to Dental teaching areas
Demonstrated ability to manage teaching and work laboratories
Demonstrated high level of practical involvement in the implementation and testing of equipment and instruments, and development of techniques and procedures within an educational environment including CAD/CAM operations and 3D Printing
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and an ability to take responsibility and initiative
Be able to perform tasks that require proficiency in workplace rules, regulations, process and techniques
Demonstrate a proven ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, work autonomously, and manage complex work, while operating independently and efficiently with minimal supervision,
Commitment to providing a high standard of customer service and to working cooperatively and productively as a team member to achieve organisational objectives
Qualifications:
Completed or demonstrated a relevant skill set in dental technology, including practical experience and technical competence as a dental technician. (TAFE Certificate and or higher)
Demonstrate management skills ability to work as part of a team and ability to relate to apprentices/trainees
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
The purpose of RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
Led by our Deputy Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:
lead in practice-based learning
empower learners for the future of work
engage industry and community at scale
grow for impact and influence
The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ewald Van Laake (Technical Officer) via email ewald.vanlaake@rmit.edu.au. Please do not send your application to this contact.
Position Description - Technical Officer, Dental
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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