Technical Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Swinburne College is looking for a Technical Officer/Laboratory Instructor to join their Science, Engineering and Technology department.

The Technical Officer / Laboratory Instructor is responsible for providing specialised technical support in the field relating to STEM such as electronics, physics, materials, and data acquisition laboratory delivery, co-delivering laboratory classes with unit teachers, supporting teaching staff and maintaining the laboratory(s) and equipment to a high standard.

This position will not be carrying out any student assessment.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Science, Engineering and Technology, the successful applicant will provide day-to-day management of nominated laboratories facilities such as the Physics laboratory.

This position is broad in scope and requires a high degree of initiative and self-management to deal with a range of functions and tasks.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Experience in maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, and materials in optimal operational condition, consistent with all relevant compliance frameworks and accreditation requirements
Experience providing technical support for teaching activities by coordinating and maintaining the planning, preparation, setup and packing down for classes, in particular practical classes in laboratories
Ability to ensure laboratories have an adequate supply of reagents, consumables, and minor equipment in teaching laboratories by monitoring usage and ordering appropriate replacement stock in a timely manner
Experience in the development of data acquisition systems in LabVIEW and MATLAB and the operation of 3D printers

Qualifications

A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in the science and engineering field

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to Swinburne's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Applications Close:
Friday 14th April 2023, 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants