As Australia’s first private not-for-profit university, Bond University has earned an international reputation as a leading independent university. Imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals, Bond offers a personalised, transformational, and deliberately different student experience.
- Make a meaningful impact on student learning with state of the art facilities
- Share your passion & enthusiasm for digital design and fabrication
- Enjoy excellent staff benefits, central location and free staff parking
Technical Officer - FabLab
Faculty of Society & Design
Casual Appointment for 12 months (up to 15 hours per week)
Position Reference No: 117522909
Join Australia’s number one University for student experience*, and enjoy staff benefits including:
- Free staff car parking
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
About the Position
The Faculty of Society & Design is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Officer within the FSD Fabrication Laboratory facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and a diverse Faculty. The position reports directly to the Fabrication Laboratory Manager and forms part of a team operating within the faculty to provide specialist support to staff and students across a range of disciplines. The position will provide student training and supervision, wood machining, prototype assembly work, as well as architectural model making. There is a strong focus on digital fabrication and the development of robotics and 3D printing programs.
About the Person
Ideally the successful applicant will have:
- Suitable technical qualifications at Certificate IV level or equivalent industry experience
- Experience operating and maintaining a wood machinery workshop, including CNC routers and laser cutters
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are mandatory, demonstrated by the ability to liaise, consult and present to a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
- The ability to support and develop 3D printing and Robotics programs
- Strong skills in architectural model making and other timber-based fabrication
- Strong working knowledge of CAD & CAM software
Salary details
The salary for the position commences at $44.71 per hour plus 11% superannuation per annum.
Further information
Position related enquiries can be directed to Ryan Wirth, Fabrication Laboratory Manager on (07) 5595 5*** or ******@bond.edu.au
How to Apply for this Position
For further details regarding this appointment please reference the position description and selection criteria at Jobs at Bond | Bond University
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Applications close: 5:00pm, Sunday 9 June 2024
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).
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