Robotics Specialist

Job Title: Robotics Specialist - Creator Space

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Role Type: Permanent Full Time

Overview

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

Robotics Specialist – Creator Space (University of Melbourne) Bring your experience. Grow the next generation.

The Creator Space at the University of Melbourne is looking for a Robotics Specialist who’s excited to share their industry know-how and passion for making with students.

This role suits someone early to mid-career who wants to do more than just solve problems, someone who enjoys helping others learn, grow, and discover. You’ll bring your real-world perspective into a hands-on environment, guiding students as they explore robotics, electronics, and making for the first time.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Passionate about building, tinkering, and creating.

Patient, approachable, and able to support students with limited hands-on skills.

Keen to share knowledge and inspire confidence in others.

Excited by the chance to learn new tools and technologies along the way.

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team fostering a safe, inclusive, and creative environment, where students learn by doing, and you get to play a part in shaping their journey.

What you’ll bring

- A background in Engineering, Design, or Manufacturing with some relevant industry experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing students.
- A collaborative, curious, and proactive approach to making and problem-solving.
- Eligibility for an Australian Baseline Security Clearance and a Working with Children Check.

Apply

Apply now to bring your industry experience into the classroom and inspire the next generation of makers and problem solvers.

Why QinetiQ

At Creator Space, you’ll have the chance to inspire, mentor, and guide the next generation of makers and innovators, with cutting-edge tools and technologies in a creative and collaborative environment. You’ll also play an important role in shaping the growth of the service itself, helping us continuously improve, expand, and innovate for the future.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold or be eligible for a minimum of a Baseline Australian Defence security clearance.

While applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Ruth Harrison – Talent Acquisition Specialist via email: rlharrison@qinetiq.com.au

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Benefits

Looking for an Employer with Benefits? At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

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