Address- $145,000.00 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Full-time (3-year contract)
- Based in Prahran, Melbourne (next to the Alfred hospital)
About the Baker Institute
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is an independent, internationally renowned medical research facility. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies with a focus on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Manager - Technical Operations with strong background in designing, developing, and implementing electrical and instrumentation systems, with expertise in control system design, security systems, and process control systems.
Key Duties
In this role you will be expected to:
- Extensive experience in designing, developing, implementing, and commissioning electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Strong project management skills to manage multiple contractors.
- Experience in conducting Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) for control systems and package units.
- Ability to review engineering designs related to facility projects, ensuring compliance with operational requirements and accreditation standards.
- Experience in financial management and budgeting for infrastructure projects, producing relevant site-related financial and statistical reports.
Skills and Experience
You will have:
- Bachelor’s degree educated in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
- Minimum of ten years’ experience in an engineering role.
- Project Management (PMP) and Sustainability certification (LEED) preferred.
- Broad knowledge of Technical Services, in particular electrical and instrumentation issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills ensure effective and courteous interaction with colleagues, contractors, visitors, and scientists.
- A degree and master’s in business-related discipline (MBA) will be an added advantage.
Benefits
Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, staff gym, and an active social club as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and within walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Applications should include a current resume and cover letter, with details of 2 professional referees, quoting reference (ZM03). We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear from you. For a position description or further information, please visit our website at: https://www.baker.edu.au/career
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa and you must be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4) and the influenza vaccination [for workers in clinical environments] in accordance with Mandatory vaccination of health care workers (influenza vaccine) directions – Health services establishments.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants, so please apply without delay.
The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for roles within the Institute. We value diversity, inclusivity, and gender equity and we promote family-friendly practices. We are a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Contact details
Zumreen Muzamil
Chief Facilities Officer
***************@baker.edu.au
