Technical Officer – Structural & Mechanical Testing

• Full-time, Continuing position  

• Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University 

About The Position 

 
As a Technical Officer within the STEM College, you will be responsible for providing a variety of technical and support services to the Structural Testing laboratories used by staff, students, and researchers to achieve teaching, learning and research outcomes.   

This will include overseeing and assisting in the development of university experiments, manufacturing and fabrication of components, minor low voltage electrical wiring, operating structural testing equipment, and equipment maintenance.   

The successful candidate will have laboratory or industry related experience in coordinating the maintenance of mechanical/electrical instrumentation and equipment, including cleaning, fault finding and repairing, and ensuring all equipment is maintained in good working condition. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 

• Experience in the use and operation of electrical and instrumentation technologies (dataloggers, pressure and temperature sensors and loadcells etc), including the ability to modify equipment items to suit the experiment activity. 

• Experience in working with range of different laboratory or industry related mechanical/hydraulic testing equipment and in the manufacture of related jigs and fixtures. 

• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting mechanical/electrical instrumentation and associated equipment.   

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams and with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds.   

• Proven track record of building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including an understanding and embracing a collaborative and customer focused framework. 

• Experience in operating and maintaining industrial type or laboratory-based instruments and equipment and related documentation. 

• Understanding and working knowledge of current OH&S legislation and safe work practices and standards.   

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the College 

The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.  

The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:  

• Quality Enhancement  

• Learning and Teaching support   

The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four School across five distinct functions:  

• Student Lifecycle    

• Planning & Operations  

• Technical Services  

• Program & Governance  

• WIL & Engagement  

Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.  

The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.  

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Dustin Nguyen (Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected]  

Job Description – Technical Officer  

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Applications Close:
22 Dec 2022 11.59 pm

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