Monash University

Monash University

Technical Officer

Australia

Closing in 11 days

Technical Officer

Job No.: 655970

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $78,255 - $89,888 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
  • At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

    We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

    Learn more about Monash.

    The Opportunity

    The Department of Materials Engineering is seeking to appoint an outstanding Technical Officer to provide a variety of professional and high-quality technical services and assistance to researchers and staff in the Woodside Energy FutureLab at Monash, and other associated research groups within Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University.

    As the Technical Officer, you will be working within a state-of-the-art facility for near net-shape additive manufacturing.

    Your responsibilities will include:

  • Sample and equipment preparation from a range of metallic alloys (e.g., steel, titanium, nickel, aluminium, etc.), which may involve the development of new techniques for novel alloy compositions and the use of specialised equipment, such as that in metallography laboratories
  • Providing technical information and advice to graduate students, researchers and external customers to co-develop research equipment
  • Designing non-commercially available equipment and sample geometries using CAD packages (such as SolidWorks)
  • If you have an engineering trade certificate or demonstrated experience in the processing and mechanical testing of metals, and excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students and academic and general staff within the Centre and with other University staff, we encourage you to apply.

    Well-developed organisational skills, specifically in the short-term planning and scheduling of laboratory work, in consultation with the researchers, will be essential to your success in this role.

    Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

    Be part of our story. Work with us to#ChangeIt.

    Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.

    Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

    Enquiries

    Erin Brodie, Woodside FutureLab Research and Innovation Manager, [email protected]

    Position Description

    Technical Officer

    Closing Date

    Monday 16 October 2023, 11:55pm AEDT

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    Job details

    Title

    Technical Officer

    Employer

    Monash University

    Location

    Australia

    Published

    September 18, 2023

    Application deadline

    October 16, 2023

    Job type

    Administration/Managerment

    Field

    Chemistry,Engineering,Physics

    About the employer

    Monash University 

    Monash University Is the largest university in Australia, ranked in the world's top 100 and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight.  We're named after Sir John Monash, and fuelled by his desire for our students to leave here with a greater sense of purpose, and the skills and confidence to create positive change. 

    In under 60 years, we've grown from a single campus into an education and research powerhouse with a presence on four continents, committed to the challenges of the age.

    Our work is making an impact all over the world, from bringing clean water to villages in Africa to creating new life-saving medicines.

    An international experience

    With four Australian campuses, one in Malaysia and over 100 international partners, we're making a difference on a global scale.  You'll have access to more research collaborations, more global partnerships, and a greater choice of overseas opportunities.  

    All Monash courses have an international focus, whether you take subjects on global issues, participate in study abroad programs, or learn alongside students from diverse cultures.  Monash prepares you for the global workforce - you can start your degree in Australia, and continue your studies in Italy, Malaysia, India, China, or any of our 100 partner institutions worldwide.

    A recognised world leader in research

    We're active in over 150 fields of research across our 10 faculties, in areas as diverse as additive manufacturing, drug development, domestic violence and sustainable design. Many ideas developed at Monash - such as a new Malaria vaccine and 3D-printed engines - have been commercialised and are making a difference to the world we live in.

    Partnerships in industry and government

    Home to various precincts of innovation, we foster collaboration across traditional and unexpected disciplines.  We build teams and form links, we bring together diverse minds - researchers, companies, businesses and technology - creating knowledge hubs of the future.

    Plenty of options

    Our large range of courses allows you to match your studies with your ambitions.  Monash University offers one of the largest range of degrees in Australia, including over 140 innovative double degree options, bachelor, master and PhD degrees.

    Scholarships 

    We believe everyone should have the opportunity to make their mark on the world, which is why we offer over 200 different types of scholarships  for new and current students. They take care of everything from course fees to travel and accommodation. Our scholarships aren’t just reserved for those with the best academic track record – we provide support for disadvantaged students as well.

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