Position Number: 0054646
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Continuing
Faculty: Architecture, Building and Planning
Salary: UOM 4 $76,901 - $81,615 p.a. (pro rata for part-time)
- Support staff and students in the safe use of fabrication equipment, fosters hands-on learning, and oversee the daily operations of the Maker Spaces, including the Timber and Metal Workshops.
- Collaborate in state-of-the-art interdisciplinary spaces that inspire creativity and experimentation with cutting-edge technology, materials, and processes.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
This position is all about working in a collaborative, hands-on environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We’re looking for a team player who’s passionate about making, skilled in using fabrication tools, and eager to share their expertise with a diverse community of students and staff. If you love solving fabrication challenges and want to be part of an inclusive space that celebrates experimentation, this is the role for you!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to an open, inclusive, and welcoming University environment, whilst managing the delivery of Core Services to achieve optimal outcomes for all users of the Maker Spaces.
- Engage all users with respect, professionalism, and a willingness to share your expertise within a teaching & learning support environment
- In collaboration with the Machine Workshop Coordinator and Lead Technician, develop and update equipment operation procedures as required.
- Ensure practice of and adherence to established OHS and safety protocols. Report to the Machine Workshop Coordinator any issues or changes required to processes and protocols to continually improve safety practices.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a motivated and skilled fabrication expert with hands-on experience using woodworking equipment. Additional experience with metalworking machinery and computer controlled tools like CNC routers and 3D printers is also desirable. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong communication and customer service skills, capable of supporting a diverse community of students and staff. They should be self-motivated, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to an inclusive and innovative environment.
You will also have:
- A relevant qualification with experience in fabrication, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated interest and experience working with wood working equipment. Experience with metal working and/or computer-controlled fabrication equipment like 3D printers and CNC routers is also desirable.
- Experience supervising students in a workshop environment.
- The ability to investigate and rectify faults with relevant equipment.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – “ The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is the leading educational and research institution in the Asia-Pacific region addressing the design and realisation of inhabited environments. It actively seeks to extend the linkages between education, research and practice in the built environment, and maintains excellent and extensive relationships with members of the built environment professions, government, professional associations and the wider community. “
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon Nawabi via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
