Technical Officer

• Continuing (permanent), full time position
• Competitive Remuneration Package includes base salary, licence allowance and 17% superannuation
• Family-friendly flexible working hours
• Opportunity to gain new skills and education

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. It is involved in a variety of high-impact teaching and research initiatives across several schools including the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

The School of EECMS brings together Curtin’s core capabilities across electrical engineering, computing, physics and mathematics, to better understand and advance our data-driven world and has built substantial knowledge in machine learning, cyber security, statistics and optimisation, digital transformation, radio astronomy, the internet of things, signal processing, embedded systems, renewable and power engineering.

As a Technical Officer, you will primary support Electrical and Renewable Energy Laboratories and provide technical instructions, support and associated services for teaching and/or research programs.

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.

You will liaise with the Technical Operations Coordinator and ensure laboratory operations are properly resourced and develop improvements of laboratory practicals and provide guidance on best practices.

To support research activities, you will assist in preparing and conducting tests, identify faults and troubleshoot equipment, problem solve and develop solutions for testing protocols, calibrate and maintain testing equipment.

• A diploma level qualification relevant to Electrical Engineering discipline with considerable experience; or a post-trades certificate or advanced trade certificate and extensive experience as a technician.
• A-grade electrical worker's licence.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in electrical and power electronics fields including the design, repairs, testing and commissioning of a wide range of electric drives, controllers, and motors to specified requirements.
• Proven sound computer literacy in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) packages and well-developed mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated practical experience with PLC/SCADA systems and Industrial Communications Protocols.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent working rights in Australia.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Zibby Cielma - Technical Operations Coordinator, EECMS on 08 9266 2410.

Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners, a major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Dubai.

In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package (including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave), a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous annual leave as well as personal/carers leave, salary-packaging, healthcare and many more. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

Learn more about our university at: www.curtin.edu.au   

Your application should include a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. 

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Applications close: 26 September 2022, 10pm AWST
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).
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).