• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role

The Senior Technical Officer, Digital Manufacturing supports the development and delivery of practical teaching, research, and workshop activities in the School of Engineering. This position operates and maintains equipment within the Digital Manufacturing CNC Workshop and the student accessible workshop. Responsibilities include keeping accurate procedures and maintenance records, providing expertise on equipment operation, repair, and safety to research staff and students, primarily supporting Mechanical Engineering, but extending to other disciplines as needed.

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will:

• Manage the following equipment: 3D metal printer (LPBF), CNC machining centres milling and turning, EDM Wire cut machine, 3D polymer printers, laser cutters, machine and tool maintenance.
• Provide day-to-day management of laboratories and teaching spaces, including workflow organisation of practical class support.
• Proactively engage with teaching activities, in collaboration with academic staff, by providing specialist knowledge and training on equipment, software and laboratory materials.
• Prepare equipment and ensure all procedures and practices are up-to-date primarily in the Mechanical Discipline and support other disciplines across the school as required.
• Research, propose, coordinate and implement technical solutions to support the strategic initiatives and operations of the school.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in the Mechanical Engineering fields; or
• Trade certificate, advanced diploma or equivalent
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• A background or strong interest related to the areas of motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, instrumentation, machining, CNC machining/programming or 3D printing would be an ideal fit.
• Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles.
• Ability to work with and train research staff and students.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Rob Lovett (Technical Coordinator, Mechanical and Materials) on robert.lovett@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Technical Officer, Digital Manufacturing - 563881.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday, 3 October 2024

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.