Senior Technical Officer – Metal Machinist
Location: St Lucia Campus
Time type: Full time
Job requisition: R-62787
Base salary: $95,361.62 – $102,302.92 plus 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated trade‐qualified metal machinist, artisan or experienced technical specialist to join our team as a Senior Technical Officer. In this dynamic role you will support innovative teaching and research, contribute your expertise in design and fabrication, and help deliver high‐quality educational outcomes for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Key Responsibilities
* Guide and manage students and staff in a hands‐on learning environment, supporting the use and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
* Provide technical advice, training, and ensure safe, reliable workshop operations while contributing to engaging training programs and events.
* Foster a student‐focused, creativity‐driven environment that encourages experimentation.
* Support daily operations, client engagement, and workshop activities, including consultations and safety training.
* Contribute to teaching, mentor junior staff, and assist with outreach initiatives such as the Mobile Makerspace program.
* Maintain high workplace health and safety standards through inductions, training, supervision, and compliance processes.
* Develop risk assessments and standard operating procedures, support a proactive safety culture, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
* Completion of a recognised trade qualification as a metal machinist or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
* Strong capability in both manual and digital fabrication methods.
* Expertise in a broad range of fabrication techniques (mill, lathe, welding, CNC sheet metal fabrication, etc.).
* Proficiency in CAD design packages.
* Experience in industrial or educational workshop/makerspace environments.
* Well‐developed problem‐solving skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and adapt.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including clear documentation.
* Commitment to university values, with an interest in teaching, training, and mentoring others.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment; employer‐sponsored work rights are not available.
Employment Conditions
* Full‐time (100%), Permanent position.
* 17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
* Flexible working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and condensed fortnight schedules.
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave / paid primary care leave.
* Access to on‐campus childcare options and affordable parking (from just $6.40/day).
* Salary packaging options.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia's First Nations Peoples. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
Applications close Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62787).
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