Technical Officer - Callaghan, Australia - University of Newcastle

University of Newcastle

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Callaghan, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no:
HRC0002729

Category:
Professional, HEW 5

Full time continuing opportunity based at our Callaghan Campus
Higher Education Worker Level 5 + 17% superannuation
Provide technical support to undergraduate students studying surveying and engineering

Be challenged and imagine with us:

As the Technical Officer (Surveying), you will use your expert surveying knowledge to provide technical support to undergraduate students studying within the disciplines of Civil, Surveying, and Environmental Engineering.

In this role you will:

Deliver highlevel technical advice and support to staff and students within the College.
Provide operating expertise for a range of technical equipment, software, and facilities.
Consult and collaborate with academics and other technical staff on course and class requirements.
This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)._

How will you inspire us?:

You will have:

Demonstrated experience providing technical support in a laboratory environment and knowledge of safe laboratory practices.
Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to work to competing deadlines.
Strong communication skills including the ability to build effective working relationships with staff and students.

What we offer:

The remuneration for this position is from $71,298 to $82, % superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

About our University:

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence.

Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The College of Engineering, Science and Environment brings together expertise in engineering, environment and the sciences to deliver life ready graduates and transformative solutions to our region and world.

The College teaches exciting degree programs that reflect industry best practice and research outcomes to ensure graduates are resourceful, innovative and well prepared for the careers ahead of them.

We offer a diverse array of programs and research opportunities across the key areas of architecture, construction, engineering, information technology, cyber security, disaster risk and resilience, data science, science, maths, psychology, environmental science, food and nutrition, and development studies.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do._

Your next steps:

Your resume
A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
Completion of a degree in surveying without subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of an associate diploma and at least 2 years subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of current surveying technologies, databases, software and data management.
Demonstrated experience in a technical support role and experience with equipment relevant to surveying, environmental science, and remote sensing such as drones, GPS, terrestrial laser scanners, surveying equipment and other remote sensing instruments.
Demonstrated experience assisting a diverse range of stakeholders with the setup, operation and training in equipment and materials in a workshop/lab/field work or similar environment.
Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for facilities/equipment, including WHS compliance and legislation such as implementing risk management strategies to ensure staff and student needs are safely met.
Current driver's licence for manual transmission vehicles.

Please upload your Cover Letter and
response to the requested Criteria as one
PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

Contact Us:

Closing date:
Sunday 10th September 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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