Project Lead - Monash Makerspace Network

Job No.: 672767

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 12 Months fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Unlock Your Future at the Faculty of Engineering, Monash University

Join one of Australia’s largest and most renowned engineering faculties, celebrated globally for the excellence of our teaching, research, and graduates. At Monash Engineering, we offer a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and higher-degree research programs across various engineering disciplines.

Our dynamic learning environment is fuelled by cutting-edge research, ranging from fundamental studies to practical, application-driven innovations. As a student here, you will engage in transformative research and gain the skills needed for a successful career.

Explore the Monash Makerspace Network

Take your learning to the next level with access to the Monash Makerspace Network, a cluster of state-of-the-art facilities where students work on real-world projects. The Makerspace Network includes:

• Makerspace Project Studios – Home to ambitious student teams and project manufacturing workshops.
• Design and Build Studios – A ground breaking facility dedicated to practical, hands-on learning for all engineering students and staff.
• Digital Makerspace – A hub for software-focused engineering and IT students.
• Club Hub – The heart of Monash Engineering clubs and student initiatives.
• SAMPLE – A collaborative space connecting students, researchers, and industry partners.
• Composites Processing – A specialized facility for creating high-tech carbon fibre parts.

Empower Your Career with Real-World Experience

The Project Lead – Monash Makerspace Network is a vital role in supporting our Makerspace and Industry Innovation Programs. This position will oversee the Design and Build Studios and Digital Makerspace, ensuring top-tier support for students, teams, and teaching initiatives. You will have the opportunity to develop and implement training on advanced equipment, improve processes and procedures, and provide expert guidance on engineering and manufacturing techniques—all while ensuring a safe, compliant environment.

Support the future of engineering innovation by helping students and researchers collaborate with industry partners and gain hands-on, authentic experience.

Learn more about our world-class facilities, programs, and opportunities—visit the Faculty of Engineering at Monash University today!

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu  in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Katharine Smith, katharine.smith@monash.edu or +61 39905 1830

Position Description: Project Lead - Monash Makerspace Network

Applications Close: Sunday 5 January 2025, 11:55pm AEDT