Senior Technical Officer

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering is a place where students and staff alike can apply their studies and research to real-world industry challenges. We are involved in a variety of high-impact research initiatives, across several schools including Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Exciting times at the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering as we have acquired laboratory facilities worth over $5 million, including pavement/geotechnology research facilities, water laboratory enhancements, structures, including a heavy-testing-rig with 500t capacity, bio-activated laboratories, and earthquake engineering facilities (stress -tubes and canon impact, earthquake engineering and blast impact engineering). These purpose-built learning facilities are sophisticated, stimulating, and creative learning environments that offer problem-based learning, group collaboration and the opportunity to share ideas with industry.

Your new role

As a Senior Technical Officer supporting Civil Engineering, you will be providing technical support and associated services for teaching and research programs.
You will coordinate the day to day requirements of the laboratory and workshop areas, ensuring effective space allocation for classes and/or research projects. You’ll prepare materials and ensure laboratory facility resources are prepared in advance and well organised for teaching and research activities.  You will supervise and provide technical instruction and guidance to staff and students in class, including guidance on the design and development of experimental processes using relevant equipment and will maintain general and specialized laboratories and equipment, undertaking safety checks, servicing and repair.
You will play an important role in ensuring that occupational health and safety regulations and specific statutory requirements related to the area’s activities are followed. Developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures for all aspects of the laboratory and workshop operations  Conduct and ensure all staff and students participate in safety inductions and that health and safety criteria are adhered to at all times.
Candidates with a degree qualification in Civil Engineering and subsequent relevant experience; or relevant trade qualification and extensive trade experience and expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should also portray demonstrated organisational skills and experience in or the ability to manage the operational requirements of a small scientific facility, laboratory space or field station.
High Risk work licenses such as Dogging, Rigging and Forklift license are desirable but not essential.
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Why choose Curtin?
Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options.
For more info on our university visit www.curtin.edu.au  

Join us!

To apply, please complete the online application form via the link below, noting we cannot accept resumes sent to the below email address.

Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

Applications close: 30 May 2022, 10PM AWST

Contact details

If you have any queries in relation to the requirements of the role please contact Karen Haynes, Technical Operations Manager on 08 9266 2623.
If you have any queries in relation to the application process, please contact our careers team at [email protected]
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks, and provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if eligible).