This is a Research Support Officer role with Children's Cancer Institute based in Sydney, NSW, AU Children's Cancer Institute Role Seniority - mid level More about the Research Support Officer role at Children's Cancer Institute For over 40 years, our shared commitment to curing childhood cancer has united us. Together, we continue to accelerate the answers to make that possible. To accomplish our vision, we’re seeking someone who lives our values: owning and delivering meaningful work, collaborating to drive impact, challenging the status quo to create a better future, and balancing logic with empathy. Let’s achieve more, together. The Research Support Manager – Technical Lead, provides technical leadership, coordination and oversight of research laboratory support services at CCI. This role is to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient operation of PC2 laboratories, lead technical capability and training, and act as the senior subject matter expert for laboratory operations, biosafety, WHS and procurement. The role achieves outcomes through mentoring and supervising others, leading defined initiatives and projects and partnering closely with researchers to enable high‑quality science. To succeed you will have… 5 years’ experience in a medical research laboratory environment Advanced technical expertise in mammalian tissue culture and PC2 operations Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, biosafety and laboratory compliance Demonstrated experience leading laboratory training and competency frameworks Proven ability to mentor, supervise and guide technical staff Strong problem‑solving, judgement and decision‑making capability Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills High attention to detail with strong organisational and time‑management skills We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to: Working in a world-class, purpose-built facility, the only one in Australia dedicated to curing childhood cancer Focus on employee wellbeing, including up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year Access to Fitness Passport, with access to an extensive choice of fitness facilities across Sydney at discounted rates Corporate discounts and discounts on education through UNSW Join us to shape a future every child deserves and to find meaning in your own. Because together, we can cure every child of cancer. It’s not if, it’s when. Additional information about Children's Cancer Institute can be found on our website at: https://www.ccia.org.au/jobs-study . We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Children’s Cancer Institute and our culture. We embrace diversity and encourage you to advise of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Children's Cancer Institute team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing technical leadership ✅ Ensuring laboratory compliance Mentoring and supervising staff Key Strengths Technical expertise in mammalian tissue culture ⚖️ WHS legislation knowledge Stakeholder engagement skills Problem-solving skills Organisational skills Mentoring experience A Final Note: This is a role with Children's Cancer Institute not with Hatch.
