Technician Full-time

Technician

Support hands-on teaching and research across busy workshops and makerspaces. Provide technical advice, design and build bespoke rigs, and coach students in safe, industry-aligned practice.

What you will deliver:

• Provide practical technical advice, design input and fabrication services that enable high-quality teaching, research and projects.
• Engage directly with students and academics, supporting competency-based training, project work and effective learning outcomes.
• Coach and mentor workshop and makerspace users in safe tool use, machinery operation and compliant work practices.
• Undertake Safety in Design activities and ensure all manufactured work meets safety, compliance and documentation requirements.
• Operate, service and maintain workshop equipment, reporting issues and supporting reliable, well-managed technical facilities.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant degree or trade qualification, or equivalent experience in technical workshop environments.
• Bring proven expertise in one or more areas such as machining, fabrication, mechatronics, electronics or woodwork.
• Demonstrate experience with additional technologies like CAD, embedded systems, robotics, AI, automation, plumbing or gas fitting.
• Offer strong communication skills and a customer service mindset when supporting diverse students and staff.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, contributing practical improvement ideas for training, processes and user experience.
• Prioritise safety, holding or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and relevant high-risk licences.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team You will join the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology's Infrastructure team. This team powers safe, high-quality technical spaces that enable world-class engineering and IT teaching and research. Within the Workshop, Makerspaces and Engagement group, you will support hands-on projects and inclusive learning environments. You will collaborate with skilled technicians and academics, share knowledge, and develop your capabilities across diverse technologies. Together, you will help shape future engineers while supporting a culture of safety, innovation and continuous improvement.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.