Technical Support Assistant

is located in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct. UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we're preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators.About UsThe is large and complex with six schools, research centres, engineering laboratories, IT laboratories and a large technical workshop. In 2018, UTS Tech Lab will come online, a university research facility encompassing significant engineering and IT laboratories, which will establish FEIT as a key research leader. UTS Tech Lab will enable the research outputs of FEIT to continue to grow and will offer our research leaders a greater opportunity to collaborate with peers across disciplines, schools and faculties as well as industry partners.
Detailed DescriptionAbout the RoleThe Faculty of Engineering and IT are currently recruiting for a Technical Support Assistant (TSA) to join the Mechanical, Mechatronics and Robotics (MMR) team on a full-time, continuing basis. The Technical Support Assistant is responsible for the operation of assigned laboratory equipment and facilities. The TSA will support and assist academic staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the use of laboratory facilities, and faculty staff associated with research and industrial projects.The TSA will assist maintaining equipment within their given area. This will require demonstrating professional knowledge and skills relating to laboratory equipment and providing ongoing support for teaching and research across the Technical Support team area. The TSA may help in the development of equipment for projects and support the use of equipment including new technology on commercially focused research projects, including consultancy work.As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Good written and oral communication skills to communicate professionally and knowledgeably with academics, students, and industry collaborators

• Demonstrated ability adhere to plans and complete work within required time frames

• Maintain competency in technology and knowledge of experimental techniques, include test methodology, to undertake tasks required by technicians, engineers, and academic staff within the laboratories

• Demonstrated hands-on work and design in Mechatronics including hardware, software… in protypes and/or industrial products and/or projects

• Assisted in ensuring health and safety and risk management practices are in place within a complex technical environment

Remuneration/SalaryBase Salary: $78,667 to $89,995 pa (HEW 5)This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, access to the UTS Fitness Passport program and salary packaging opportunities.This position is full time and the appointment will be made on a continuing basis.