Technical Officer

Continuing, Full Time Appointment

Professional Employee Level 4/5 – annual salary up to $87,716 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

About the Position

If you're hands-on, love working with tools and machinery and take pride in keeping things running safely and smoothly, this is the role for you.

As the Technical Officer Engineering, you'll provide practical, day-to-day technical support for the operation of the Faculty of Science and Technology's engineering laboratories and workshops, with a primary focus on Civil and Mechanical Engineering and the flexibility to support Electrical Engineering as required. You'll help maintain facilities, equipment and resources to a high operational and safety standard, supporting staff and students in the effective use of technical spaces and equipment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and setting up equipment and materials for practical activities, maintaining and repairing tools and machinery, managing procurement and inventory, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, supporting inductions and training, and providing technical advice and assistance for practical learning and research activities.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Trade qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification with relevant workshop or laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain and repair engineering workshop machinery, tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical support and guidance in engineering workshops and laboratories.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of WHS principles, including conducting risk assessments and implementing safe work procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with experience in stock management, procurement and accurate record keeping.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide high quality client service and communicate clearly, respectfully, and inclusively with staff, students and stakeholders through verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to shared facilities and operations.

Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level 5

• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and maintenance of safety documentation, including risk assessments, safety audits and standard operating procedures for engineering workshops.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and University policies and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance and contribute to governance processes.
• Experience assisting with planning, acquisition and commissioning of new equipment and providing advanced technical advice to support the implementation of new technical procedures and safe work practices

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.

First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee 4-5. The base salary will be in the range of $70,037- $87,716 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $81,943 - $102,627 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Ehsan Mousavi via email

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on or email

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Monday 3rd November 2025