Technical Officer

Technical Officer role within Swinburne University
- Full-time, fixed-term (Jun 2026) position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 6 salary + 17% superannuation

**About the Role**
The Swinburne University of Technology School of Health Sciences is looking for a Technical Officer to join their team for 1 year.

The purpose of the position of Technical Officer (Exercise and Sports Science) is to provide a high level of technical support within the School of Health Sciences laboratories (including the Biomechanics, Strength & Conditioning, and Exercise Physiology Laboratories) to students both Undergraduate and Postgraduate as well as Academic and Research staff.

The Technical Officer (Exercise and Sports Science) will be required to utilize a large scope of skills including providing expert advice, setup, maintenance, calibration and procurement of specialized Exercise Science equipment (e.g. Metabolic Carts, ECG, Dynamometers, ergometers, motion capture and force plate systems).

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Significant knowledge and demonstrated experience in the procurement, operation and maintenance of a wide range of health-related equipment.
- Familiarity with the use of Exercise Science equipment (e.g. Metabolic Carts, ECG, Dynamometers, ergometers, motion capture and force plate systems) OR significant demonstrated experience learning and using new specialized equipment and software.
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety and other statutory and reporting requirements relevant to clinical and teaching environments.
- High-level organisational skills, including the ability to be flexible, prioritise activities and meet deadlines.
- Experience collaborating with various stakeholders (e.g. technical staff and University personnel) to resolve queries and problems accurately, promptly and with a “can do” approach.

**Qualifications**
A relevant degree in Exercise Science, or significant equivalent industry experience.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

**To Apply**
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**Applications Close: Monday 2 June 2025, at 11.00pm**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

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