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• Employment Type: Full Time, Continuing (35-hour week)  

• Remuneration Level 5: $85,717 - $96,991 + 17% Superannuation. 
  (Salary Level 6 available for the right candidate: $100,354 - $107,054)

• Location: Paddington, NSW (on-campus attendance required) 
   

Why This Role Matters: 
 
The Technical Officer provides expert knowledge and technical skills that facilitate making in support of the Faculty’s academic programs, and provides technical support to staff and students, while applying and monitoring the appropriate Work Health and Safety procedures and guidelines. Technical Officers cover a range of facilities within the Making Centre including Screen Printing and Textiles, Fashion, Ceramics, Jewellery, Print Making, Tool Room (Wood and Metal Workshops), Hackspace, Resource Centre and the Makerspace.  
 
The Technical Officer is a face-to-face position that supervisors all users of the Jewellery Studio, supporting students, staff and researchers and is based on the Paddington campus of UNSW ADA.  

 
Accountabilities:  
 
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities) 
 
In addition to relevant skills required to adequately support workshop(s), specific accountabilities for this role include: 
 
Level 5 -  

• Supervise all users of the Jewellery Studio whilst taking all care to provide a safe and effective workshop environment.  

• Demonstration of training programs and induction processes.  

• Provide fabrication advice to all users of Jewellery Studio.  

• Instruct and guide users on materials and technical processes and equipment to facilitate the completion of individual and group projects.  

• Plan, schedule, prepare and run formal instruction, demonstration, and inductions.  

• Prepare resources for use in the teaching of the Faculty’s courses.  

• Maintain and service machines and equipment, adhering to and keeping maintenance registers and WHS documentation.  

• Responsibility for ordering and replenishing consumables and opening / closing procedures across the Jewellery Studio. 

• Establishing and nurturing a vibrant community of confident hands-on makers.  

• Have input to future online content to promote the effective use of equipment, software, and hardware.  
   
   

Level 6 (in addition to above)  

• Utilise Resource Management Systems (RMS) to ensure workshop resources are scheduled to provide equitable access to students, whilst also supporting the Faculty’s teaching and research agenda.  

• Provide technical advice matters relating to materials, resources and equipment used in advanced techniques and processes used across the Making Centre.  

• Liaise with industry suppliers and specialist representatives on materials, hardware, and software acquisitions.  

• Active participation in WHS activities organising appropriate work practices that conform to relevant HS legislation and University health and safety policies.  

• Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders to better understand, anticipate, and meet their current and future needs in accordance with organisational expectations. 
   

Skills and Experience:  
 
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 
 
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience) 
 
Level 5 - 

• A relevant trade certificate or tertiary degree and/or extensive relevant work experience in a technical role.  

• Intermediate experience in jewellery and metal smithing processes and tools.  

• Technical knowledge of machine and equipment upkeep and maintenance.  

• Ability to maintain a professional working environment when working under pressure to meet deadlines.  

• Demonstrated ability to develop productive team relationships and contribute to team goals.  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the proven ability to work as part of a diverse team collaboratively.  

• Experience working in a workshop environment specifically in an educational setting. 
   

Level 6 (in addition to above) 

• Extensive experience in jewellery and metal smithing processes and tools.  

• Proven technical knowledge of machine and equipment upkeep and maintenance.  

• Proven ability to resolve complex technical and operational problems, utilising advanced fabrication methods and design concepts to deliver creative solutions working collaboratively across the Making Centre.  

• Proven ability to build constructive and effective stakeholder relationships and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.  

• Proven experience and demonstrated success in project coordination and Resource Management Systems (RMS), as well as utilising management principles of planning, resource allocation, communication, implementation, negotiation, evaluation, and reporting. 
   

Benefits and Culture:  

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 

• Career development opportunities 

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments  

• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period  

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 
   

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits 
 

How to Apply: 

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Sunday 20th October 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages).  
 
 
Get in Touch: 
 
Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted. 

If you have any questions regarding about the role, please contact Karam Hussien at K.hussein@unsw.edu.au 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au 

 
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. 

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.