The Opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering has an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer - Experiential Learning. This role will support hands-on experiential learning initiatives across the UNSW Engineering Makerspaces and is responsible for enhancing project-based learning by providing critical support to existing programs and helping improve project outcomes in alignment with academic and industry standards.

You will also contribute to developing new experiential initiatives, setting project milestones and learning outcomes to meet educational and industry needs. Additionally, the role involves supporting Makerspace activities, offering expert technical guidance to students, ensuring project timelines and goals are achieved, and maintaining high standards of safety, technical excellence, and project delivery.

This role reports to the Makerspace Manager, with a dotted line into the Manager – Student Experience & Opportunities and has no direct report.

• Salary, Level 7: $110,073 to $119,132 per annum + 17% superannuation (prorated to 0.8 FTE)
• Part time – 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
• Fixed term – 24 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• On-site role 4 days per week

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills and Experience

• A degree-qualified engineer with extensive industry experience in project management or technical support, ideally within a Makerspace, research facility, or engineering workshop.
• Strong technical proficiency with Makerspace equipment, such as CAD software, CNC machines, and rapid prototyping tools.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical mentorship and guidance, especially in an educational or collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and liaise effectively with students, academics, and industry representatives.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, set priorities, and maintain high standards of performance under varying deadlines.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia and be available to work on-site in Kensington.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Thursday 28^th November 2024

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.