Senior Technician

Job no:509482
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Technical/Laboratory support

Technical Services

• Calling applications for Environmental Engineering Technicians to work in our collaborative Physical Sciences Technical Services team
• Full time and ongoing appointment
• Salary range: Level 5: $72,531 - $80,391.00 p.a. or Level 6: $83,005 - $87,723 p.a. plus 17% superannuation  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable 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  

Technical Services provides discipline specific, applied knowledge and skill sets to support UWA’s teaching and research goals in unison with our academic staff. This position sits within the Physical Sciences looking after the main discipline of environmental engineering. Some of the facilities this position will oversee is in the University’s specialist EZone laboratory such as but not limited to hydraulics laboratory, field staging areas and environmental research laboratory.

About the opportunity  

As the appointee in this position, you will provide high level of discipline specific technical expertise and support to academics, technical and students for any practical activities or research productivity.

You will have the responsibility to liaise with academic staff and assist with the planning, evaluation and design of teaching practicals and/or research projects; prepare and setup materials, models and/or prototypes, equipment and instrumentation for teaching and research environments, liaising with technical and academic staff; and demonstrate, develop and optimise techniques and supervise others in the operation of specialist equipment and instrumentation to support teaching and research.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Relevant tertiary or technical qualification or equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant technical experience at an appropriate level
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team (collaborating with each other)
• Ability in implementing a range of policies and procedures to support teaching and research from a technical and scientific perspective

You will also hold a current ‘C’ class manual driver’s licence and a current (or ability to hold) high-risk licences.

About you  

To succeed in this position, you will demonstrated the ability to work independently with broad directions as well as in a collaborative team environment. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with a diverse group of people from students to academic staff, whilst delivering a friendly and approachable service.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD - Senior Technician 509482.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 May 2022

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

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

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050. 

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered. 
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021). 
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.    

Advertised:04 May 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:18 May 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time