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Technical Officer, UNSW Canberra

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

Why Your Role Matters

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An exciting opportunity exists as a Technical Officer in the Technical Support Group (TSG) within the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), UNSW Canberra. The Technical Officer provides manufacturing support to the school across all aspects of digital and manual machining, design and fabrication. The Technical Officer will be responsible for designing, developing, and fabricating mechanical components and devices to meet the needs of the school, contributing to the school's pursuit of excellence in teaching and research across all disciplines of engineering, including Civil, Aeronautical/aerospace, Mechanical and electrical.

Responsibilities: 
The role sits within the school's mechanical workshop and is pivotal in providing a bespoke manufacturing service through the candidate's skills and experience in mechanical design and digital manufacturing. Moreover, the role is crucial in assisting, mentoring, and guiding students, staff, and clients to the workshop on the best mechanical manufacturing and design methodologies and solutions to solve the problem before them.

Who You Are:  

Extensive experience in Mechanical Manufacturing as a Fitter and Machinist Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. A customer focussed mindset. An ability to effectively communicate with a wide audience with various cultural and technical backgrounds.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

Generous superannuation contributions  Employee discounts A commitment to lifelong learning UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

Eligibility:  
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.

The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.

In your application, please include:

your CV a 2-page pitch addressing the Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description.

Applications Close:  28 May 2024, 11:30pm AEST

Any questions about the application process - please email

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit our website:

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UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for staff. 

Advertised: 13 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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