Senior Technical Officer, Mech And Projects

• Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical offer to join Swinburne University
• Ongoing/ full-time position available at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 6 position + 17% super with flexible working options

About the Role
As the Senior Technical Officer (Mechanical & Projects) you will be responsible for providing specialised technical support in the field of physics, electronics, rapid prototyping, and mechanical engineering across a range of teaching and research centres.
The successful incumbent will provide day-to-day management of nominated laboratories and facilities such as the Staff and Student Workshops, and the Physics, Mechanical & Electrical teaching laboratories.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional who has high degree of initiative and who can self-manage across a 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 bespoke, industrial and/or laboratory equipment, instrumentation and control systems as applied to teaching and research applications.
• Knowledge and experience in using at least one CAD software package with skills to create meaningful and valuable 2D and 3D designs and ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, specifications and plans to determine suitable material and sequence of operations.
• Experience in workshop management and supervision, and physics laboratory operations including prac setups, purchasing, preparation, maintenance, and storage.
• Specialised skill in the use of a wide range of hand tools as well as machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines and grinders, setting up tools and machinery for fabrication process, including guides, stops and other controls.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety policies, procedures, compliance & induction procedures.

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
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, and proud of it. 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.
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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 staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Sunday 4th February 2024, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation, and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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