The Opportunity
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to deliver and oversee technical services supporting the Mechanical Testing Platform. This role includes user training, equipment design, procurement, alignment and maintenance, vendor liaison, and the development of operating procedures, alongside data analysis and operational and budget planning.
The platform supports advanced testing of metals, polymers, and ceramics, including tensile, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and cyclic testing under extreme conditions such as high/low temperatures, hydrogen environments, and pressurised systems.
As a subject matter expert, you will provide strategic and operational advice, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality technical services, with a strong focus on operational excellence.
To Apply
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
To apply, please submit a resume along with a cover letter.
Your application must respond to your experience in the 5 key areas outlined under the Key Selection Criteria in the position description.
* 2. Demonstrated experience in overseeing a successful technical service, program or facility, with a focus on operational excellence
* 3. Highly‐developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, implementing improvements and meeting deadlines
* 7. Demonstrated relationship management skills, including the ability to interact with, negotiate with and gain co-operation from internal and external stakeholders
* 8. Designing complex equipment ( corrosion under pressure) to carry out specialist tests
* 9. Expert in performing mechanical testing with advanced equipment ( high temperature low cycle fatigue tests monitored via Digital Image Correlation)
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