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Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering is a place where students and staff alike can apply their studies and research to real-world industry challenges. It is involved in a variety of high-impact teaching and research initiatives across several schools including School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences.
Your new role
As a Technical Officer – Electrical Engineering, you will primarily support Electrical and Renewable Energy Laboratories and provide technical instructions, support and associated services for teaching and research programs.
You will play an important role in ensuring that occupational health and safety regulations and specific statutory requirements related to the area’s activities are followed.
To support research activities, you will assist in preparing and conducting tests, identify faults and troubleshoot equipment, problem solve and develop solutions for testing protocols, calibrate and maintain testing equipment.
No two days are the same, this is an active and engaging role where you will be able to put your strong problem-solving skills to the test.
This is a Monday to Friday position which can offer you an agile and flexible working environment with great work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set.
On top of Curtin’s generous leave entitlements, you will also be able to make use of Flexi-time system that will provide you with flexible arrangements to take added leave.
You will bring to the role:
- A diploma level qualification relevant to Electrical Engineering discipline with considerable experience; or a post-trades certificate or advanced trade certificate and extensive experience as a technician.
- Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000: Electrical Installations standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in electrical and power electronics fields including the design, repairs, testing and commissioning of the wide range electric drives, controllers, motors to specified requirements.
- Demonstrated practical experience with PLC/SCADA systems and Industrial Communications Protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with staff and students at all levels.
- Demonstrated strong work ethics and the ability to work independently as well as effectively with others in a team.
Prior to the appointment, the preferred candidate will need to have:
- A-grade electrical workers licence.
To learn more about the role, please contact the hiring manager Zibby Cielma, Technical Operations Coordinator, Science and Engineering Technical, Faculty of Science and Engineering via email at ********@curtin.edu.au.
About us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter addressing the criteria and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
http://tinyurl.com/46r4mpmk
Applications close: 5PM Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Sunday 3rd March 2024.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 90***(option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
