Senior Technical Officer- Mechanical Fabrication

Swinburne University of Technology

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Reference #
1562_11/24_RTR
Closing Date
02-02-2025
Salary
Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus

About the Role 
We are currently seeking a Senior Technical Officer to join our Academic Operations Unit in the Fabrication Workshop to provide specialised technical support in the manufacture & fabrication of complex bespoke mechanical devices, providing workshop support to the various disciplines and Research Centres within the Schools.

Under the direction of the Fabrication Workshop Manager, you will perform duties related to manufacturing and fabrication within the schools’ workshops and contribute to the day-to-day operations and maintenance of other nominated workshops, and laboratories & facilities as directed.

The position is broad in scope and requires a high degree of initiative and self-management to deal with the wide range of functions and tasks.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 
  • Experience in the development, repair and maintenance of industrial and/or laboratory equipment, instrumentation and control systems as applied to teaching and research applications.
  • Experience in the manufacture of mechanical components & equipment from basic drawings supplied by staff, students and researchers.
  • Experience in workshop management and laboratory operations including purchasing, preparation, maintenance and storage.
  • Skilled in the use of a wide range of conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and surface grinders, as well as skills in the use of Arc, MIG, TIG and gas welding techniques for metal fabrication.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety policies, procedures and compliance.
  • Experience in a tertiary environment or research and development organisation is highly desirable.

Qualifications
  • An appropriate trade qualification in Fitting and Machining and/or Toolmaking, or Metal Machinist or an allied field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
  • A Mechanical Engineering degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Licence to drive and operate a forklift (or willing to undertake training for a licence).

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

  • Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
  • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
  • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
  • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11:30pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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