Graduate Engineer

1 month ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role


The Graduate Engineer plays a vital role in the Workshop by designing sketches that translate into practical, buildable solutions. They assist the Workshop Manager with various tasks, including managing orders, sourcing suppliers, and overseeing workshop access. Collaborating with the workshop services team, the Graduate Engineer helps plan and prepare for the Faculty's transition into new research and teaching environments, ensuring the operationalisation of these facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Develop and innovate product designs, systems, or prototypes that meet specified requirements and project goals to enhance user experience. Assist the Workshop Manager with various workshop needs, including machinery maintenance, security access, and booking management to optimise facility usage. Implement clear protocols and processes to facilitate the operationalisation of new research and teaching facilities. Offer design support to the workshop services team throughout the production process, ensuring efficiency, safety, and high product quality while aiding teaching and research users in accessing workshop services.

Who we are looking for
You will possess strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, enabling you to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. With a customer service mindset, you have a proven track record of maintaining high-quality service for a diverse range of customers, alongside demonstrated knowledge of Australian occupational health and safety legislation and laboratory regulatory requirements, including experience managing OHS standards in multidisciplinary laboratories. 

You will also have:

An engineering degree and relevant experience. Proficiency in engineering design software, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and other relevant engineering software. Experience working in a team within a scientific or medical laboratory environment or similar. Experience in a tertiary education environment.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

What we offer you
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 


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