Technical Manager

• $103,263 to $116,396 (HEW8)
• Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus
• Open to candidates with the relevant work rights

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
ONGOING, FULL-TIME
COMPETITIVE SALARY, 17% SUPER
JOONDALUP CAMPUS

NB. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Females are strongly encouraged to apply

Overview
The School of Engineering offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a broad range of engineering disciplines, and has a strong research profile and track record. In alignment with the University’s vision to be recognised for our world ready graduates and leading-edge research, the School is continually expanding its teaching and research infrastructure and facilities. With three custom-designed engineering buildings on the Joondalup Campus constructed over the last few years, the School enjoys some of the best equipped laboratory and workshop infrastructure of its kind for its teaching and research programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Manager to lead a team of technical staff to provide exceptional technical support to our teaching and research facilities, students and staff.

The position plays a critical role in the provision of specialist research support, as well as the ongoing planning and development of technical capabilities for the School’s research and teaching programs. The role has a strong focus on Occupational Safety and Health requirements and compliance, taking a strategic role in the management of risk.

Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering;
• Experience in engineering design and development;
• Experience in project management;
• Significant management experience in a comparable engineering environment;
• Substantial experience with risk assessment and risk management as would be relevant to ECU’s multidisciplinary engineering laboratories and workshops;
• Proven ability to empower staff and lead a high performing team through good leadership, mentoring and professional development;
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, students, and industry bodies.

Applicants will need to demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

As a proud member of the

Athena SWAN

Charter, Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion and an

WGEA Employer of Choice

for Gender Equality, ECU is committed to removing barriers to gender equity in the workplace. We aim to attract and retain those who have chosen a pathway in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM);

qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our

Employment Opportunities

website.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Executive Dean, Professor Daryoush Habibi

[email protected]

 for more information on this job opportunity.

Closing Date

Applications close on

Thursday 21 April 2022 at 11.30pm (AWST).

How to Apply

Please go to

https://www.ecu.edu.au/employment-opportunities/overview

and start your application on the page relevant to this vacancy by uploading

• your resume
• a statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria listed above.

Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.

 PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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