1-year fixed term, full time position (with possible extension)
- $118,308 - $140,147 (ALB), plus 17% superannuation
- Based within the John de Laeter Centre, Curtin Bentley Campus
**Reference Number**:1101408**
Curtin University is proud to play a pivotal role in the newly established Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), a national initiative advancing Australia’s manufacturing capability through cutting-edge industrial 3D printing. As part of this, Curtin has invested in the Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing (PFAM) Facility, a world-class hub within the John de Laeter Centre (JdLC), where research excellence meets real-world impact.
**About the Role**:
**Your responsibilities will include**:
- Developing a framework to identify and prioritise components suitable for metal additive manufacturing.
- Collaborating with defence, marine, and advanced manufacturing partners to align research with operational needs.
- Operating and optimising metal additive manufacturing systems and ensuring safe, effective production.
- Testing and characterising manufactured parts using microscopy and materials analysis.
- Translating research into commercially relevant outcomes, helping strengthen Australia’s sovereign capability.
**Who we are looking for - Selection Criteria**:
- Experience in additive manufacturing or related advanced manufacturing processes.
- Strong grounding in materials science, with exposure to testing and characterisation techniques.
- Skills in data analytics, AI or machine learning, applied to engineering challenges.
- Confidence working with diverse stakeholders - from industry engineers to government partners.
- Strong communication skills, with a record of publications or technical reporting.
- Desirable:_
- Experience with maritime, defence, aerospace, or related sectors will be highly regarded.
**Role Requirements**:
- Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
**Your new Team - Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing (PFAM) Facility**:
The PFAM Facility is a current strategic investment within Curtin University’s John de Laeter Centre (JdLC), one of Australia’s largest and most advanced research infrastructure hubs. Building on JdLC’s $50 million suite of world-class instruments, PFAM places Curtin at the forefront of industrial 3D printing, enabling innovation across maritime, defence, energy, mining and other key sectors. Together, PFAM and JdLC provide researchers and industry partners with cutting-edge capabilities in materials characterisation, corrosion science, and additive manufacturing, creating a powerful platform for collaborative research and tangible outcomes.
**Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace**:
At Curtin University, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming setting in which all people feel respected, valued and safe. Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women and people of diverse gender identities, particularly in STEMM disciplines.
As an Athena SWAN accredited institution, we celebrate diversity and actively work to advance the representation of women and gender-diverse people in STEMM areas and empower individuals so they can thrive in their careers through a range of supportive initiatives, including leadership training, mentorship for early career progression and promotion, networking opportunities, and other professional development resources.
As reflected in the Athena Swan Charter, gender equality is a broader issue that extends beyond barriers affecting women alone, and we are committed to addressing these challenges holistically.
Additionally, we offer staff a competitive remuneration and perks package, including but not limited to:
- 17% superannuation, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
- Paid Parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver and 3 weeks for non-primary), personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days)
- Enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
- Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (where priority of placement is given to Curtin staff and students)
- Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions
- On-campus medical centre
- Academic Carer Support Scheme and other diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives detailed via the below link.
**About Curtin University**
**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curt
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