Technical Support Engineer (Chemical)

• $82,658 - $89,180 PA (HEW 6)
• Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup campus
• Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER (CHEMICAL)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
$82,658 - $89,180 PA (HEW 6)
ONGOING, FULL-TIME
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 whilst maintaining a strong research profile. 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 facilities. With three buildings across the Joondalup campus the new Engineering Annex is the most recent addition to the School, built to accommodate specialist research labs and is fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment.

We are seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide specialist technical support to our teaching and research programs and facilities.

The position plays a critical role in the provision of expert engineering research support, as well as the design, construction and testing of complex systems related to engineering. It has a strong focus on Occupational Safety and Health requirements and compliance taking a strategic role in the management of risk.

Key Criteria
The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent;
• Demonstrated experience in design, construction and testing of complex systems related to chemical engineering;
• Experience in producing detailed designs from general specifications;
• Extensive knowledge required for current laboratory operational procedures and WSH regulations and development/implementation of procedure and safety sheets for use in lab and during inductions;
• Experience of supervising a workshop or similar, and/or training others in technical skills and safe work practices.

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 , and Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion, 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, 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.

Benefits & Remuneration
This ongoing position attracts remuneration of $82,658 to $89,180 pa (HEW 6) 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 Benefits on the Employment Opportunities website .

Contact
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Acting Technical Manager, Mr Farhad Farivar at [email protected] for more information on this job opportunity.

Closing Date
Applications close on Wednesday 24 August 2022 at 11.30pm (AWST).

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the key criteria listed above with reference to the capabilities in the position description.

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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