Senior Technical Officer - Makerspace, Resource Centre & Hackspace (UNSW)
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Job no: 527820
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Business Development / Industry Engagement
Why This Role Matters:
The Senior 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.
In liaison with the Making Centre Workshop Manager, this position will lead the Makerspace / Resource Centre / Hackspace teams based in the Making Centre at the School of Art & Design Paddington. The Senior Technical Officer is a face-to-face position that leads the teams in the Makerspace, Resource Centre and Hackspace. This position reports directly to the Making Centre Workshop Manager and supervises full time, part-time, casual staff and student volunteers. Senior Technical Officers are expected to work as part of a collaborative team with the other Senior Technical Officers within the Making Centre.
Accountabilities:
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
In addition to relevant skills required to support Makerspace, Resource Centre, and Hackspace course work and research, specific accountabilities for this role include:
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Continuously monitor and review existing safety processes and documentation to ensure the Makerspace, Resource Centre, Hackspace are maintained in a safe working condition and the appropriate records are kept.
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)
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.
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 Joann Bowers at j.bowers@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.
Position Description
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