University of New South Wales
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Work type:Full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Laboratory Technician, Clinical/Medical Research
The Opportunity
The Technical Officer/ Senior Technical Officer contributes to the output of the School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications through the development, maintenance and efficient day-to-day management of teaching and research equipment, infrastructure and services in the Electrical Engineering Laboratories. The Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer will identify research and teaching requirements, facilitate commissioning and maintaining of specialised equipment, and manage user access and training across these two areas, with a particular focus on the photonics laboratories.
With a strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety, the Technical Officer/ Senior Technical Officer has an active role in compliance and WHS requirements, initiating and managing WHS activities and developing and implementing policies and procedures in collaboration with the HSE Advisor, specifically with respect to dangerous goods and hazardous substances.
The Technical Officer/ Senior Technical Officer leads the maintenance of high standards of work practice and drives a culture of continuous improvement in the operation of the laboratories.
The role of Technical Officer/ Senior Technical Officer reports to the Senior Laboratory Manager and has no direct reports.
- Salary, Level 6/7: $91472-$108588 per annum (+ 17% superannuation & leave loading)
- Full-time, continuing role
- Location: Kensington Campus – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is based on the Kensington Campus within the School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications.
Skills and Experience
Level 6
- Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience working with and knowledge of optics, lasers, optical fibres and associated photonic components
- Demonstrated undertaking of professional development to keep abreast of new techniques in photonics, electronics and electrical engineering
- Experience with the organisation of repairs and servicing of equipment.
- Experience with active participation in the further development of laboratories.
- Experience with safe practices for handling and storing hazardous substances and dangerous goods
- A demonstrated enthusiasm for sharing and acquiring knowledge
- Good oral and written communication skills
- The ability to exercise a high level of autonomy and also work productively within a team environment
- The ability to relate to people from various backgrounds and levels of authority
- Knowledge of OHS responsibilities and proven experience developing and implementing safety systems in a laboratory context.
Additional Essential Criteria at level 7 (in addition to the above)
- Previous experience managing laboratories within a research context
- Expertise with optics, lasers, optical fibres and associated photonic components
- Experience with photonic and electronic design activities
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position (according to level) can be found in the Position description-L6,7.pdf
To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact: Katherine Molloy- Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: [email protected]
Applications close: 11:55 pm on Sunday 4 September 2022
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.
UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
Advertised:22 Aug 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:04 Sep 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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