Senior Technical Officer, Mechatronics

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 +17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, Electrical, Electronics and Mechatronics the Senior Technical Officer performs a critical role in our School of Engineering.  The position provides expert technical support to staff, students, and other stakeholders undertaking experiments for teaching and research within the laboratory or in the field. The role will entail assisting in the design and development of complex experiments, preparing equipment, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date written procedures.

This is an excellent role that will further develop your technical skills and provide career progression opportunities. If you have a good knowledge of Electrical, Electronics and Digital Technologies and can bring technical aptitude coupled with flexible and adaptive thinking, this may be the right opportunity for you.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to Employment benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Senior Technical Officer your duties include:

• Proactively engage with teaching activities, in collaboration with academic staff, by providing specialist knowledge and training on how to work on equipment and engineering software relevant to the electrical and mechatronics and related disciplines. This will include student activities related to teaching in coursework, HDR or final year projects.
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained and operated to a safe and high standard and carry out minor repairs to equipment and coordinate with stakeholders within Deakin or outside service engineers as necessary including calibration and maintenance of a wide range of laboratory equipment.
• Establish digital, physical design and prototyping methodologies workflows and learning resource development.
• Develop alternative design solutions or quick engineering solutions for complex problems whilst communicating with team members and customers on all project related matters.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Digital and Rapid prototyping or related disciplines. or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Ability to work with and train research staff and students.

Special Requirements

• Infrequent work outside business hours is required (e.g., work at evening or weekend events is required)
• Infrequent travel is required including between campuses

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Robynne Hall, Technical Coordinator, Electronics and Mechatronics on ************@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Technical Officer, Mechatronics (2).pdf

Applications for this position close on 17th of March.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.