Technical Officer - Electrical Engineering
- $72,578 - $79,393 + $4342 annual licence allowance + 17% Superannuation
- Continuing (permanent), full-time position
- Flexiblility of working hours
About us
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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.
School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS)
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.
Your new role
As a Technical Officer, you will primarily 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.
Essential requirements:
- 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 to be considered.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Zibby Cielma - Technical Operations Coordinator, EECMS on 08 9266 2410.
Join us!
Your application should include a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
To view a copy of the Position Description for this role, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/sender/?s=download&token=a6a522f2-d5f6-4556-a3f4-94dd81d6ec3c
Applications close: Monday, 16 January 2023, 9pm 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. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
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