Employment type: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Duration: 1 x continuing position, 1 x 18 months fixed-term contract
Remuneration: Broadband 5/6. Level 5 from $85,717 / Level 6 from $100,354 plus 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA & City Campus
About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
Why Your Role Matters
Our Technical Officers (Makerspace) provide support, maintenance, training, and specialist advice to students and visitors at all UNSW Canberra Makerspaces. They support innovators, researchers, students, alumni and emerging companies in learning, building, testing, and refining their ideas within a collaborative environment that promotes open access to skills, knowledge, and resources. In addition, the Technical Officer (Makerspace) will promote UNSW research capabilities and use their technical and local UNSW knowledge to build networks and collaborations between researchers and industry partners.
At our Makerspaces, you will have access to prototyping equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, manual and CNC equipment, and electronic design and testing tools.
Accountabilities
Both Technical Officer positions combine educational and technical responsibilities, working collaboratively with undergraduate students and industry partners. The continuing role is ideal for someone innovative and community-minded, as it will lead and expand university activities within the Makerspaces. The fixed-term role will focus on establishing and promoting the new Makerspace at UNSW Canberra City. While still technical in nature, this position also requires strong external engagement skills and an entrepreneurial approach.
Who You Are (skills and experience)
At Level 5:
- Completion of a relevant certificate or post-trade certificate or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience. A trade certificate in electronics, fitting and machining, manufacturing or fabrication would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience in 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and the use of CAM software, including the ability to produce engineering models using CAD software packages.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse audience at a technical level.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member or independently as required in a training, workshop, or prototyping environment.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
At Level 6 (in addition to Level 5 skills and experience):
- The ability to build a strategic network to promote and facilitate research ideas between industry, other external stakeholders and UNSW Canberra’s Researchers
- A demonstrated ability to design, develop, deliver and assess practical and theoretical skills through technical training
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience and/or demonstrated project management experience
Benefits and Culture
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Additional three days leave during December festive period
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
- Free gym access
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture
Eligibility
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
How to apply
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.
In your application, please include:
- your CV
- a 2-page cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description
To view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11.30pm AEST
Get in Touch
To discuss the position please contact: Matt Barrett – M-Barrett@unsw.edu.au
Queries regarding applications – please contact: h.whale@unsw.edu.au
(For job-related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed)
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
