Continuing Full-Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 4/5
Annual salary $70,037 – 87,716 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

Support engineering teaching and research by maintaining laboratories, equipment and workshops while ensuring safe, efficient practical learning.

About the Position
As a Technical Officer – Engineering, you will provide hands-on technical support across engineering laboratories and workshops, primarily in Electrical Engineering while assisting Civil and Mechanical Engineering as required. You will ensure equipment, facilities and resources are safe, well-maintained and ready for teaching, research and practical activities, while supporting students and academic staff with technical guidance.

You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment, managing inventory and procurement, ensuring WHS compliance, conducting routine maintenance and minor repairs, and supporting the delivery of practical learning. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering facilities, collaborate with academic staff, and at Level 5, provide advanced technical expertise, lead safety documentation, and support the planning and commissioning of new equipment.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Relevant trade or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with experience in engineering workshops or laboratories.
• Experience operating, maintaining and repairing engineering workshop equipment, machinery and tools.
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance to staff, students and researchers in a practical learning environment.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, including risk assessments and safe work practices.
• Strong organisational skills with experience in inventory management, procurement and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to the effective operation of shared engineering facilities.

Additional Criteria (Level 5)

• Experience leading the development and maintenance of safety documentation, audits and standard operating procedures.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies, with the ability to ensure compliance and support governance requirements.
• Experience supporting the planning, procurement and commissioning of new equipment and providing advanced technical advice on engineering operations and safety.
• Commitment to the University’s values.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 4 or Professional Level 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.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

Access Full Position Description
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What’s in it for you?

• 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
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

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 Aravinda Senarath on 08•••••965 or email ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Do you need support?
CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture.
Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.

For confidential discussions, reasonable adjustment requests, or further information on workplace inclusion and policies, please contact People Services on 08 •••• •284 or ••••@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety
CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

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

Applications Close: Tuesday 11th of August 2026.