Ref 5130/22 Indigenous Trainee Technical Officer, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Office of Teaching & Research Technical Services

• Parramatta Campus
• Remuneration: $76,951 to $83,911 p.a.
• Full Time, Fixed Term Position for 2 Years

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

About Western

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. 

The University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, and as a research leader, over 85 per cent of the University’s assessed research is rated at ‘World Standard’ or above. 

About the Role

Full Time, Fixed Term Position for 2 Years
Parramatta Campus
The Office of Teaching & Research Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated individual who has completed Year 12 education, Certificate III or equivalent in Engineering Mechanical trade, or a related discipline to join one of our Built Environment and Engineering Technical Support Team. 

This position will support various teaching units and research project within the Built Environment and Engineering Team. The trainee will attend TAFE to complete Engineering Mechanical Trade or a related qualification and are also encouraged to take part in professional development program inside the University. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may have to cite their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, in addition to the selection criteria. 

Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Parramatta campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise. 

Hours of work for employees in Teaching & Research Technical Services may vary due to operational requirements in supporting teaching classes or research projects.

Please review the position description for further information. 

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 3 $76,951 to $83,911 p.a. (comprising Salary of $65,024 to $70,906 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Tosin Famakinwa, Cluster Manager, Built Environment & Engineering on (02) 47360 869 or via email [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 12 February 2023. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.  

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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