Materials Characterisation Technician

Join the dynamic and innovate Swinburne University’s School of Engineering
- Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 6 salary + 17% super

**About the Role**
We are seeking a Materials Characterisation Technician to provide technical support within the Microscopy & Advanced Analytical Facility (MAAF) and High Temperature Laboratories (HTP). This role supports students, academics, and researchers within the School of Engineering (SoE) and the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies (SoSCET).

A background in materials science, chemistry, applied physics, or a related field is essential, along with experience in materials characterisation techniques and sample preparation. Knowledge of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, surface profilometry, microhardness testing, metallography (sectioning, mounting, polishing), high-temperature furnaces, DSC-TGA, XRD, XRF, or electrochemistry is highly desirable.

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

- Proven experience operating instrumentation and techniques for material characterization
- Ability to provide technical support for materials characterisation
- Experience in operating high temperature furnaces
- Ability to maintain safe laboratory operation environments
- Proficiency in data analysis and presentation
- Experience with laboratory upkeep

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

**Qualifications**
Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training

**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**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Sunday 23rd March 2025, 11pm**

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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