Technical Officer

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

**Salary**:$74,742 - $80,407 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super + annual leave loading (dependant on qualifications and experience).
**Time Fraction**:Part Time, 0.6 EFT.
**Location**:Chadstone’s Drummond Street campus - onsite parking
**WWCC**: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
**Police Check**: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.
**Position Status**:Ongoing position with a 6-month qualifying period.

**About the Role**

Holmesglen is playing a pivotal role in the provision of training services and programs aligned to major infrastructure projects across Melbourne, including the Metro tunnelling project.

The Centre for Energy and Infrastructure at Holmesglen are seeking a highly motivated Technical Officer - VR/AR & Simulators to support the operation, maintenance, and integration of advanced virtual/mixed reality and simulator technologies for training in tunnelling and civil construction.

You will play a critical role in maintaining equipment, providing technical support, and collaborating with industry partners to enhance education through digital technologies.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot VR/AR and simulator equipment.
- Provide advice to industry partners on suitable technologies and design principles for VR/AR resources.
- Work closely with trainers to ensure effective use and maintenance of equipment.
- Communicate with vendors and external specialists for system maintenance and development.
- Assist in setting up exhibitions, industry programs, and promotional events.
- Maintain equipment hygiene, supplies, and a user logbook for equipment.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Experience in a technical support role with the ability to perform routine maintenance.
- Proven organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines with mínimal supervision. Strong understanding of PC computers and audio-visual equipment.
- Good interpersonal & communication skills.

**ABOUT US**

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.
- Holmesglen’s Centre for Energy and Infrastructure provides a range of pre apprenticeship, apprenticeships and industry short courses; utilising industry standard equipment and engaging modern teaching and assessment technologies._

**OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU**

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

We provide our staff with:

- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexibility to achieve work life balance
- Opportunities for all

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

**TO APPLY**

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the **position description**, please click here.

**Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 2**nd** February 2025.