Technical Specialist

2 months ago

Perth, Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time

3 year fixed term, full-time position with the possibility of continuing
- $95,231 - $102,249 per annum plus 17% superannuation
- Additional $2354 - $4708 locality allowance per annum

**Job Reference: 1067710**

**Please note that you will require full working rights that match the tenure of this role as visa sponsorship will not be considered.**

This position will be located at the Curtin’s historic campus in Kalgoorlie - the home of the iconic WA School of Mines - located on the doorstep of the flourishing mining industry which offers strong opportunity for its staff and students to collaborate with the resources industry in the Goldfields region of Western Australia in not only traditional metalliferous mining but in the burgeoning battery minerals sector.

**Your new role**

An exciting opportunity exists for a Technical Specialist to join the Mining Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering team based at our Kalgoorlie campus. The position will primarily focus on supporting WASM-MECE activities. You will be responsible for providing technical support and associate services for teaching and/or research programs, and co-ordinate the day-to-day requirements of the laboratory, high-end analytical instrument support and pyrometallurgy experience.

In your new role of Technical Specialist, Metallurgy/Pyrometallurgy - WASM:MECE, you will provide specialised scientific and highly technical support and technical leadership in teaching and research programs which involve the operation and maintenance of highly specialised equipment and the provision of specialist scientific and technical skills.

You will play an important role in ensuring that occupational health and safety regulations and specific statutory requirements related to the area’s activities are followed. You will liaise with the Technical Operations Coordinator and ensure laboratory operations are properly resourced.

You will conceptualize and evaluate innovative techniques in the development and improvement of laboratory practicals and provide guidance on best practice for lab processes.

To support research activities, you will assist in preparing and conducting tests, identify faults and troubleshoot equipment, problem solve and develop solutions for testing protocols, calibrate and maintain experimental testing equipment, validate experimental results, process complex data sets with the advice from academic staff, report results and maintain records.

You will prepare materials and ensure laboratory facility resources are prepared in advance and well organised for teaching and research activities. You will supervise and provide technical instruction and guidance to staff and students, including guidance on the design and development of experimental processes using relevant equipment and will maintain general and specialized laboratories and equipment, undertaking safety checks, servicing, and repair.

No two days are the same, this is an active and engaging role where you will be able to put your strong problem-solving skills to the test.

This is a Monday to Friday position - no weekends, allowing you to enjoy the Kalgoorlie lifestyle. We can offer you an agile and flexible working environment with great work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set. Professional on the job training will be provided from qualified internal and external specialists. On top of Curtin’s generous leave entitlements, should you be travelling to Perth, you will also be entitled to 15 hours (2 days) of additional annual leave per annum. In addition, you will also be able to make use of Curtin’s TOIL/Flexi-time system that will provide you with flexible arrangements to take added leave.

If you are not currently located Kalgoorlie, not to worry, relocation assistance is available, therefore individuals outside of Kalgoorlie are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact
**Araya Abera, Technical Operations Coordinator **on
**08 9266 9709**
**.**

**You will bring to the role...**
- A degree qualification relevant to Metallurgical Engineering; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting metallurgical engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in handling and managing dangerous goods hazardous substances.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with experience in or the ability to manage the operational requirements of a small scientific facility, laboratory space or field station.
- Leadership experience, specifically managing a small team within a laboratory space.

On the job and external training will be offered as part of the professional development although prior experience working with analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, AAS, Master-sizer, UV-Vis, LECO elemental analyser and pyrometallurgy would be highly advantageous.

**Join us**

Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a

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