Chief Technician - Coastal and Offshore Research Lab

Job no:515195
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Research support, Technical/Laboratory support

• Unique opportunity to lead a technical team delivering innovative ocean research at a world-leading laboratory
• Level 7, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $95,737 – $106,223 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA Coastal and Offshore Research Laboratory (CORL) carries out world-class fundamental and applied research in the areas of hydrodynamics, fluid-structure interactions and sediment transport processes applicable to offshore and coastal engineering systems. CORL has a strong focus on industry engagement (including support for commercial projects), with its facilities and expertise providing service to a range of marine industries at both a national and international level. CORL houses major nationally-significant research infrastructure at UWA that includes a large-scale (54 m) wave flume, a unique O-Tube facility, a number of additional experimental hydraulics facilities (e.g., current flumes, sloshing tanks, etc.), and support for specialised ocean field observations. 

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, have responsibility for the provision of high-level technical management of the laboratory (including operations and project delivery) and ensure compliance with standards.

About you 

You will ensure delivery of high-quality experimental work, including management, design, and execution of experimental programs. You will be responsible for engagement with project stakeholders, overseeing project deliverables and contributing to a range of research outputs. You will work with the academic staff and manage other technical staff to develop CORL as a world-class facility for conducting coastal and offshore research.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial technical experience in coastal & offshore engineering (or related field) at an appropriate level
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff
• Demonstrated ability to take precise scientific measurements and familiarity with relevant laboratory instrumentation or equivalent
• Relevant knowledge and experience in IT, networking, and computing as it relates to experimental data acquisition
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, repair, or fabricate equipment and operate equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, etc.
• Preferable to have programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, Matlab, LabVIEW, VB, C#, C/C++, Java or other high-level programming language

Note the below are requirements of this position:

• Some after-hours work may be required
• Able to fit the physical requirements of the position

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Chief Technician (Coastal and Offshore Research Laboratory) 515195.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 24 January 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Scott Draper on (08) 6488 3659 or at [email protected]

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:20 Dec 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:24 Jan 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time