Field Instrumentation Technician - Melbourne Based
Job No.: 678581
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointments
Remuneration: $74,149 - $79,314 pa HEW Level 04 / $80,603 - $92,585 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Advance your career in mining!
- Victorian-based, with interstate site deployments
- Career development opportunities - training opportunities
With Interstate site deployments and depending on the specific circumstances, the following provisions may be applicable: remote site allowance, overtime, access to a mine-spec vehicle, travel support, and other relevant benefits
The Opportunity
Headquartered at Monash University in Melbourne, with an operational footprint globally, the Maintenance Technology Institute (MTI) is a commercially orientated, professional research and engineering organisation that has been providing professional engineering services to major mining companies such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore, and Anglo American since 2000.
Due to sustained growth, we are now seeking to add your engineering and technical skill to the team in the role of Field Instrumentation Technician. With our expert guidance from industry leaders, you can be sure that you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your field. Join the MTI community today and unlock your full potential!
Some of your day-to-day duties will include:
- Undertaking installations and maintenance of proprietary hardware and software, sensors and cabling on mining equipment
- Working closely with clients, contractors and other staff to undertake installation and maintenance activities
- Perform diagnostics and provide sound and timely advice and technical services
- All Victorian base staff will need to travel interstate and to our mining clients’ remote mine sites in order to undertake these and other work activities
Are you a flexible and collaborative individual, with experience in an instrumentation, electrical or mechanical field? We want to hear from you!
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Background in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, automotive, auto electrician or cabling trades,
- Trade qualification (e.g. Certificate IV, Diploma, Apprenticeship)
- Ability to analyse, troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
- Ability to work autonomously and at times on remote mine sites
- Have strong client relationship building skills
- Be willing to travel on a regular basis, interstate to WA, NSW and QLD and work in remote environments as required
- Experience working on heavy equipment or in remote environments is not necessary but may be highly regarded
At Maintenance Technology Institute (MTI), we are committed to providing you with comprehensive training on campus as well as interstate, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment to advance your career.
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.
For more information on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Enquiries
To find out more about this position, the employment package, or hours on offer please contact Mr Stelios Konstantinidis, Operations Manager - Maintenance Technology Institute, +61 3 9905 3430
Position Description
HEW 04 - Field Instrumentation Technician - VIC
HEW 05 - Field Instrumentation Technician - VIC
Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Sunday 8 June 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
Supporting a diverse workforce
