Technical Specialist

Permanent (continuing), full-time position
- $102,506 - $110,061 (G07) per annum plus 17% superannuation
- Based at Curtin University in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia

**Job Reference: 829098**

As a Technical Specialist, you will be at the forefront of managing day-to-day operations for laboratories, workshops, and research facilities, providing high level technical support and leadership by ensuring optimal resource allocation across all disciplines within the school, including Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Metallurgical Engineering. You will play a vital role in enhancing safety and compliance in laboratory environments, contributing to a culture of excellence in education and research and impact future generations by supporting students and ensuring high standards in teaching delivery.

**What we can offer**:

- Collaborative Academic Environment: Be part of a world-class university renowned for its focus on research and education and collaborate with diverse teams of technical professionals and academic in the fields of Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mining Engineering and Metallurgy.
- Diverse and Impactful Work: An opportunity to mentor and guide students and staff in mastering advanced laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Cutting-Edge Laboratory Environment: Work with 30 state-of-the-art analytical instruments, providing exposure to advanced techniques and have access to 40 specialized teaching rigs used for undergraduate education in Reaction Engineering, Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, and Process Control.
- Work Life Balance: This is a Monday to Friday position - no weekends - giving you the freedom to enjoy a healthy work life balance. Curtin also promotes a flexible, agile work environment, with a strong focus on work-life balance. You will have ample opportunities to grow, develop, and diversify your skill set while playing a key role in shaping the future of technical operations.
- Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with the ability to access a percentage of your superannuation on top of your salary if you wish together with various customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
- Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (up to 26 weeks), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Additional Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service.
- Flexitime: On top of Curtin’s generous leave entitlements, you will also benefit from the use of Curtin’s TOIL/Flexi-time system that will provide you with flexible arrangements to take additional leave.

What we’re looking for:

- **Qualifications**: A degree in a relevant discipline, such as Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- **Technical Expertise**:

- Proficient in the operation and maintenance of a wide range of analytical instruments, including ICPOES/MS, GC-MS, AAS, TGA, HPLC, FTIR, and Elemental Analyser, among others.
- Familiarity with teaching rigs for undergraduate courses, including Reaction Engineering, Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, and Process Control.
- **Leadership and Training**:

- Proven ability to provide technical leadership, training, and support to students and staff in a laboratory or teaching environment.
- Experience in designing and delivering technical training programs.
- **Health and Safety**:

- Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices and regulations.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe laboratory environment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Expertise in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, comprehensive risk assessment frameworks, and safe work procedures to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance in laboratory environments.
- **Communication and Teamwork**:

- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and effectively with academic staff, technical teams, and students.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate, and concise documentation and procedural guides.
- **Problem-Solving and Innovation**:

- Ability to research, conceptualize, and evaluate innovative techniques to improve laboratory practicals and research outcomes.
- Analytical skills to interpret experimental results and report findings.

**Join us**
Please note, this is a permanent position and therefore you must have permanent work rights in Australia to be eligible. Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this role.

**Applications close**: 31 January 2025.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion