The University of Adelaide seeks a Technical Officer in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology to contribute to the development of engineers of the future.
Role Summary
As a Technical Officer, you will deliver expert technical support, design, and manufacturing services to students, academic staff, and researchers. Your role will involve advising and training technicians, maintaining workshop facilities and equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and modify products, machinery, and tools to meet relevant Australian Standards.
* Maintain workshop equipment in excellent condition and ensure safe practices are adhered to by all users.
* Provide technical advice and training in trade-based design and manufacturing.
* Supervise students and external clients in the mechanical workshop and Innovation Studios.
* Ensure all activities comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements and contribute to the development of risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
To Be Successful:
* Demonstrated knowledge of technical services and principles associated with working within a customer-focused mechanical workshop.
* Demonstrated experience in engineering trade-based manufacturing and maintenance.
* Demonstrated high level of computer literacy, knowledge, and hands-on experience in the use of specialized engineering software for design and manufacturing including 3D printing.
* Excellent understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements in relation to the mechanical workshop environment.
* High level organizational skills and an ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines, and the ability to prioritize tasks and assignments.
Qualifications:
* Completion of a post-trades certificate and extensive relevant experience working in a workshop environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.