Technical Officer - Design and Technology

• $73,257 to $81,404 pa (HEW 5)
• Ongoing, Full-Time, Mount Lawley Campus
• Open to applicants with the relevant working rights

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
$73,257 to $81,404 pa (HEW 5)
ONGOING, FULL TIME, MT LAWLEY CAMPUS

Edith Cowan University’s School of Education is Western Australia’s largest provider of Initial Teacher Education programs. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design and Technology professional to become part of an interdisciplinary team that provides technical support to our teaching and research programs.

The position supports design-led student projects through to completion, requiring a flexible approach and the ability to problem-solve and innovate, based in state-of-the-art facilities supporting design and technology. You will use your sound practical knowledge and experience of regularly working with wood and metal technologies and advanced manufacturing, including CAD/CAM and digital and electronic technologies. The role includes the requirement of knowledge of and maintenance of the equipment within the area, the ordering of supplies and preparation of teaching materials. Learn more about the School of Education’s design and technology facilities here .

The ideal candidate will have a background as a Design and Technology professional and will have experience in a secondary school setting. Working with Academic Staff, students (research students and pre-service teachers), and others, who have a variety of knowledge and understanding of the discipline area, your excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be demonstrating and supporting students in Standard Operating Procedures on equipment within the Design and Technology studios.

While primarily located at Mt Lawley for the near future, the role requires a willingness to help colleagues and support technical staff in other education disciplines when needed across the metropolitan campuses.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $73,257 to $81,404 pa (HEW 5) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program, and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities.

Contact
Interested applicants are encouraged to call Dr Roxanne Fozard on 6304 6379 or 0406 502 064, or by email [email protected] for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement demonstrating your suitability against the accountabilities in the Position Description for this role (maximum 2 pages).

Closing Date:
Applications close on Thursday 28th October 2021 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

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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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