Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $89,773 - $95,718 p.a.
• Location: Tonsley
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About the College of Science and Engineering

At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. We strive to advance fundamental science, to create new technologies, and to work across discipline boundaries. Our interests scale from the sub-atomic through to entire oceans, forests and beyond. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Support Officer (Mechanical/Civil) to provide quality and timely Mechanical/civil engineering support to staff and students within the College of Science and Engineering.

The Civil Technical Support Officer's duties will include but are not limited to:

• Managing and maintaining engineering teaching laboratories, including equipment maintenance and consumables control.
• Developing documentation such as Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures, standard test procedures and project documentation.
• Providing advice, training, supervision, recommendations, and feedback to staff and students in the operation of equipment, sample preparation processes, practical engineering design considerations and safety within teaching, research and other College supported activities.
• Carrying out repairs, maintenance and calibration to commercial and in-house constructed laboratory and workshop equipment.
• Designing, developing, constructing, commissioning, and documenting specialised civil & mechanical equipment from general specifications to Australian Standards where relevant.
  
  

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold a trade qualification in Fitting and Turning or Toolmaking, along with an Advanced Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will have experience in maintaining and calibrating engineering teaching and research equipment, as well as a background in workshop management and maintenance. Additionally, they will possess great attention to detail and have strong technical and analytical skills.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Civil/Mechanical materials and testing methods according to Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated experience of independently developing and maintaining procedures and systems for testing, calibration and project work.
• Experience performing civil engineering tests to the appropriate Australian Standards for concrete, steel, soils and hydrology (highly desirable).
• Experience with NC machining and the use of Autodesk ™, SolidWorks ™, or other industry-based CAD/CAM software (desirable).
  

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gymand childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
  

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
  
  

How to Apply and Information

To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013060 Technical Support Officer (Mechanical/Civil).

• Trade qualifications in Fitting and Turning or Toolmaking, together with an Advanced Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent qualifications with extensive post trade experience.
• Lab and or Workshop management and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Civil/Mechanical materials and testing methods according to Australian Standards
• Lab and or Workshop management and maintenance experience.

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below four Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Anthony Papageorgiou.
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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT), Sunday, 6 April 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.