Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
ProtoSpace is the link to UTS's Advanced Manufacturing capabilities. Our facility actively supports education, exploration, and innovation. Based in the heart of Sydney, includes Australia's largest collection of additive manufacturing technologies
ProtoSpace provides access to high-end 3D printing and scanning resources along with specialised technical support, linked education, and engagement opportunities.
About the role
The ProtoSpace Technical Support Officer is responsible for commissioning, development, and maintenance of technical equipment within the UTS ProtoSpace. The TSO must be able to apply their extensive knowledge of Additive Manufacturing (AM) while also aiding in the development of new digital support systems for the ProtoSpace equipment and team.
The TSO is expected to directly support the ProtoSpace technical team to ensure best-practice manufacturing processes are followed for all items of ProtoSpace equipment. The TSO is also responsible for aforementioned maintenance of equipment to ensure they meet the ongoing requirements of all facility users.
The TSO will provide ongoing specialised support for teaching, research, and industry partnership activities within the ProtoSpace. The TSO is also expected to support commercially focused research projects including consultancy work, which are critical for driving FEIT's external partnerships strategy.
The TSO is accountable for implementing and ensuring adherence to the University's environmental health and safety policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, students, visitors and industry partners.
In this role, you will:
* Train staff and users in the application and use of new and existing equipment, evaluate and develop training methods and recommend improvements in laboratory processes.
* Contribute to the design and specifications for designs for new plant items through direct procurement, and co-ordinating the commissioning of new or peripheral equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications
* Develop maintenance processes for the range of complex and specialised engineering equipment within ProtoSpace, ensuring all linked projects are uninterrupted.
* Mentor other technical staff in the application and use of new and existing equipment, evaluate and develop training methods and recommend improvements in laboratory equipment and spaces
* Assist with external consultancy function as required, which may include liaising with external clients regarding consultancy projects, advising on costing and preparing quotations
* Assist in conducting risk assessments on all plant and laboratory procedures and organising annual laboratory inspections
With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following six (6) key selection criteria points:
1. Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate knowledgeably with academics, students, and industry collaborators.
2. Ability and willingness to proactively develop skills and competencies across a range of technical areas and actively apply those skills.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a high-functioning technical team.
4. Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, prioritise, and schedule work within required timeframes.
5. Ability to train staff and students in the application and use of equipment, and to evaluate methods and experiments, including those involving new technologies.
6. Ability to work across structural boundaries, assist in the development of new operating procedures, and work with engineering drawings and rough sketches while providing advice on good design practices.
Base Salary Range: $97,332 - $105,385 pa (HEW 6)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave, and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full time, and appointment will be made on a continuing basis .
How to Apply
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Documents section).
In addition to your CV and Cover Letter; you are also required to address only the above six (6) key selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with addressing the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.
Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.
As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC and your name
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Amelia Costain in the UTS Recruitment Team via
Closing Date: 1st February 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the contract.
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