(HEO5) $82,922 – $92,203 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Full-time, continuing position.
We are seeking a skilled Technical Officer (Design and Manufacture) to join our Technical Services team within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
This role supports students, academics, and researchers by delivering high-quality engineering trade-based design, prototyping, manufacturing, maintenance, and advisory services.
Working under general direction and in close collaboration with the broader Technical Services team, the Technical Officer will contribute to cutting-edge educational and research activities by applying their technical expertise in a dynamic university environment. The role offers opportunities to engage in diverse and meaningful projects, foster industry collaboration, and make a real impact on student learning and research excellence. The Technical Services team is known for its supportive culture, exceptional skills base, and strong partnerships across marketing, research development, admin, student support, and infrastructure teams.
The team is committed to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) and actively promotes a balanced work-life environment. The Technician will also play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient use of teaching, workshop, and laboratory spaces, contributing to a workplace culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
To be successful you will need:
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical services and principles associated with working within customer focused mechanical workshop.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering trade-based manufacturing and maintenance.
- Demonstrated high level of computer literacy, knowledge and hands-on experience in use of specialized engineering software for design and manufacturing including 3D printing.
- Excellent understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements in relation to mechanical workshop environment.
- High level organisational skills and an ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines, and the ability to priorities’ tasks and assignments.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a post-trades certificate and extensive relevant experience working in a workshop environment; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close: 11:55pm, Wednesday 30th of July 2025.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Ben Crossman
Team Leader Design & Manufacture,
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Phone: 0413 155 474
E: ben.crossman@adelaide.edu.au
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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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