**Job no**: 528748
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Laboratory Technician
**The Opportunity**
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNSW is looking for a motivated **Technical Officer** to join our team working in the Infrastructure Laboratories to support staff and students with their research and teaching related to Concrete/Materials/Structures, Asphalt, and Geotechnical Engineering.
You will ensure the safe, efficient, and effective daily operation of equipment and services in the Infrastructure Laboratories by providing technical support for the design and manufacture of specialized equipment for academic and research projects, operating, maintaining, and repairing testing equipment and facilities according to specifications and health and safety requirements, and implementing and maintaining safety systems within the laboratories.
This role reports to the Laboratory Manager and has no direct reports.
- Salary
- Level 5: $85,717 to $96,991 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Level 6: $100,354 to $107,054 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed term - Until May 2026
- Location: Kensington - Sydney, Australia
- Onsite role 5 days per week
**About UNSW**
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
**Skills & Experience**
**Level 5**
- An Associate Diploma or Degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of Trade Certificate, Education, training and/or experience.
- A strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and maintain testing equipment.
- Experience in instrumentation and set-up, calibration, and maintenance of electronic data acquisition systems, sensors, and transducers are highly regarded.
- Well-developed communication skills with demonstrated ability to advise clients on the technical aspects of laboratory and research facilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider technical team for the benefit of the School.
- A reasonable level of physical fitness is required regarding the lifting heavy lab materials and equipment - lifting aids are provided for the handling of materials/equipment above legal lifting limits.
- A driver's licence recognised by RMS NSW.
- A willingness to be trained in the use of crane and forklift equipment that operate within the laboratories and attend other training as necessary.
- Competent computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
**Level 6 (in addition to the above)**
- Extensive experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role. Experience in an Infrastructure Research and Teaching Laboratory would be desirable.
- High level organisation skills with a demonstrated ability to deal with multiple tasks and projects, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to critically analyse designs and test methods and make suggestions for improvements.
- Proven ability to work independently to analyse situations, identify risks and problem solve, whilst also contributing effectively to a team.
- Sound knowledge of relevant testing standards
**To Apply**:
Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to work on site in Kensington.
**Contact**:
Eugene Aves - Talent Acquisition Consultant
**Applications close**: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 26th November 2024
Position Description
**Advertised**: 06 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 26 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time