Technical Officer

$80,467 - $88,022 (G05) per annum, plus 17% superannuation
- Full time, continuing (permanent) contract
- Opportunity for growth and support

**Job Reference**:824259**

**The School of Design and the Built Environment**

The School of Design and the Built Environment (DBE), part of the Faculty of Humanities, fosters a dynamic learning environment that empowers students and staff to take informed, impactful action toward shaping brighter human futures. Its focus spans key areas including Sustainable, Global, Indigenous, and Learning Futures.

Committed to building meaningful partnerships with the communities and industries it serves, the School is ranked among the top 100 globally for Architecture and Built Environment (QS 2023). Its diverse disciplines encompass architecture, construction management, geography, urban and regional planning, and the creative industries, alongside the Curtin Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute.

**Your new role**

This role involves providing technical instruction, support, and other relevant services for teaching, research, and engagement programs. The position is crucial in ensuring that safe practices are followed in studio, workshop, and teaching areas.

In your new role of Technical Officer (Digital Technologies), you will provide technical support for class activities and student project work associated with specialised computing technologies, including extended reality (VR, AR & MR), 3D scanning, modelling, programming, and electronics. You’ll be part of a team that works to establish and nurture a vibrant community of confident hands-on makers, and to foster a student-centric environment that promotes an open, investigative, experimental, and interdisciplinary approach to making.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in extended reality (VR, AR & MR) technologies, e.g. Meta Quest 2 and 3, HTC Vive.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in game design software (e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity) and programming.
- Demonstrated skills and experience with 3D scanning and organic modelling technologies and software (e.g. Artec, ZBrush, Blender), including optimisation and clean-up processes of complex and dense meshes.
- Experience with the use of microcontrollers and/or single-board computers and IoT devices (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and associated programming languages and software development tools.
- Experience managing and maintaining digital platforms for documentation and digital archiving (e.g. use of WordPress, Markdown, HTML).
- Demonstrated understanding of general computing technologies and hardware, including confidence troubleshooting software issues.
- Demonstrated oral communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff and students at all levels, as well as the ability to effectively communicate information and provide instruction to others.
- Demonstrated effective written communication skills with the ability to produce documents, correspondence, records, instructions and procedures which are clear, accurate and concise.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to ensuring, Occupational Safety and Health practices and regulations are followed.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Experience with 3D modelling for digital fabrication and prototyping.
- Experience in architectural visualisation tools such as Twinmotion.
- Knowledge of design and publication software (e.g. Adobe Suite) and related software packages.
- Experience in Adobe Substance 3D Painter.
- Understanding of virtual production processes, including equipment, lighting, and green screens.
- Previous experience in the higher education sector.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

**Why Choose Us?**

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.

Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
- **Global Excellence**: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
- **Adaptable Work Environment**: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus.
- **Rewards Beyond Salary**: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
- **Time Well-Spent**: Experience