Senior Technician

2 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom University of Western Australia Full time
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Job no: 519831
Work type: Part Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Teaching support and design

  • Join a diverse and highly skilled technical team to support training and learning with a focus on Mechanical Engineering practical activities.
  • Provide hands-on support with mechanical trade skills being highly sought after for maintenance and training on key teaching equipment such as engines, turbines, cooling systems, and more.
  • Enjoy a part-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months (0.6 FTE - 45 hours per fortnight).

About the area

College Services provides technical support services to the University's schools, including Heads of School, academic staff, and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools' and University's strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.

Technical Services provides discipline-specific, applied knowledge and skill sets to support UWA's teaching and research goals in unison with our academic staff. This team of practitioners is focused on high-performance outcomes, compliance, and contributing to a pragmatic safety culture via the implementation of safe systems of work.

This team underpins training and learning across diverse disciplines in engineering including but not limited to Mechanical and Chemical Engineering and Civil, Environmental, and Mining Engineering. This team supports teaching and research in these and more diverse disciplines across multiple venues, including UWA's Ezone Student Hub.

About the opportunity

  • Deliver hands-on skilled mechanical technical support for engineering teaching with a focus on Mechanical Engineering laboratories.
  • Provide practical training and technical expertise in specialist Thermodynamics equipment and procedures, ensuring safety and compliance in all operations.
  • Support the maintenance, servicing, and procurement of equipment and consumables for teaching and research, adhering to relevant policies and guidelines.

About you

  • Ability to communicate with team technicians, academic staff, and students to assist with the planning, evaluation, and design of teaching practicals in engineering disciplines, focused on mechanical engineering.
  • Demonstrate, develop, and optimise techniques and supervise others in the operation of specialist equipment and instrumentation to support teaching and research.
  • Provide training and troubleshooting advice for staff and students with protocols, procedures, techniques, methodologies, and relevant analytical techniques.
  • Maintain a positive safety attitude and develop and implement localised safe systems of work for all staff and students through the provision of safety training and risk management.
  • Ensure the maintenance and servicing program for equipment, instrumentation, and materials is completed in accordance with relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Special Requirements

  • Able to fit the physical requirements of the position.
  • Current (or ability to hold) high-risk licences for example Forklift and Dogging and Basic Rigging.
  • Preferred working days Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays during teaching weeks.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 5th May 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus, and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 11 Apr 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 May 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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