• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The School of Engineering within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment is seeking a creative, curious and outside the box thinker to join their team as a Senior Technical Officer, Civil Engineering. Supporting the Structural Engineering Lab, this role is perfect for someone with a trade background seeking a new and exciting position. A background as a Fitter and Turner, Boiler Maker or Carpenter would be ideal but any hands on, practical experience, paired with an innovative and driven personality would be welcome to join the team. In addition to technical skills the ability to embrace technology is required.

As a Senior Technical Officer, Civil Engineering you’ll have day to day variety with no two days being the same, the freedom to plan your work day,  as well as an exciting work environment where you’re involved in different projects and research.

You’ll be joining a close knit, collaborative team who support each other so it’s essential that you are someone who is personable and motivated to work both independently and within in a team.

As a Senior Technical Officer, Civil Engineering, you will:

• Proactively engage with teaching activities, in collaboration with academic staff, by providing specialist knowledge and training on how to work on equipment and engineering software relevant to the Civil engineering and related disciplines. This will include student activities related to teaching in coursework, Higher Degrees by Research (PhD or Masters) or final year projects
• Research, propose, coordinate and implement technical solutions to support the strategic initiatives and operations of the School of Engineering
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained and operated to a safe and high standard and carry out minor repairs to equipment and coordinate with stakeholders within Deakin or outside service engineers as necessary including calibration and maintenance of a wide range of laboratory equipment.
• Support various laboratory projects for teaching and research as required, including outreach, industry engagement and inter school activities.
• Ensure the implementation of and compliance with of all University policies that relate to occupational health and safety and risk management, to ensure a safe working environment for all persons involved in the area

In a typical week, you will:

• Support teaching and research within the school through the construction of experimental equipment and purchasing of materials
• Prepare and assist with the running of practical experiments for students
• Create training and safety materials and ensure safety processes are being adhered to
• Support final year research students with the practical component of their thesis, typically making concrete with alternative aggregates and additives.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields or,
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. This may include working in a concrete production and testing environment or, steel or timber fabrication and testing environment. An understanding of structural testing techniques and equipment would be beneficial.
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders clients and/or students 
• A Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with subsequent relevant experience;

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Leanne Farago (Technical Coordinator, Civil and Environmental Engineering) on leanne.farago@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD-Senior Technical Officer Civil Engineering (554673).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday the 26^th of May.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.