Site Supervisor

**Title**:
Site Supervisor
**Location**:
Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
**Role Type**:
Permanent Full Time
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.
Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.
We are now looking for a full time Site Supervisor for our Maker Space Site based at Simpsons Barracks Melbourne - to join our Engineering Services business. This is a unique position, that rarely appears on the market and we encourage former ADF personal or those with strong Maker skills and looking for a unique employment opportunity.
Reporting to the Makerspace Project Manager, you will be the onsite supervisor and technical coordinator who will be working with both the Project Manager and local unit innovation representatives to deliver the Army Makerspace Program. The Site Supervisor will support the establishment and day to day operation of their assigned Makerspace.
As the Makerspace - Site Supervisor your responsibilities will include:
Supervise the day to day running of the Makerspace including, maintaining consumable levels, machine readiness, housekeeping and health and safety management.
Client induction management and technical training, inclusive of coordination and delivery.
Safety system administration and implementation.
Equipment and consumable management.
Support and guidance to local innovation activities and events.
Assist in the development of site specific SOPs.
Facility and equipment usage data collection and reporting.
Assist users in developing creative problem-solving and ideation skills through using your experience and technical knowledge to assist concept and prototype development.
Consult with users to identify project support requirements.
Work with user and Makerspace support network to develop a technical support plan.
Assist in the setup and running of makerspace operational processes to deliver on unit innovation and experimentation goals.
Troubleshoot equipment as well as project problems and report to the appropriate stakeholder or take action as necessary.
To be successful in the role of Makerspace - Site Supervisor you will require:
Minimum 5 years technical trades experience in Electronics, IT, Electrical, Fitter machinist or Mechanical / or minimum 2 years engineering experience in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics or a similar discipline.
Experience working on design and prototyping unique solutions or low rate production runs.
Ability to coach and mentor users to achieve project requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage the operation of fabrication machines and associated software.
Ability to research and select off the shelf software solutions in order to make timely project recommendations regarding necessity, purchasing and deployment.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.
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.
**Some Of Our Benefits Include**:
Individual professional development fund
Flexible work
Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code
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