Current opportunities at Melbourne

Position Number: 0063991 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Continuing  
Department/School: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology 
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Support research and teaching by ensuring the efficient operation of specialised labs in the Mechatronics, Electronics and Digital Cluster, while providing expert technical assistance to staff and students
• Join a dynamic, collaborative team to innovative projects in AI, robotics, cybersecurity and electronics contributing to groundbreaking research and teaching in advanced technologies.  
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families! 

About the Role 
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Laboratory Technician to work with advanced technologies in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will play a key role in supporting research and teaching across diverse fields, from robotics to human-computer interaction. Join a collaborative team that values expertise and continuous learning, offering a great platform for professional growth. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Providing expert technical support for research and teaching activities, assisting staff and students in the use of specialist laboratory equipment and systems. 
• Managing and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with OHS standards. 
• Overseeing laboratory inventory, procurement of consumables, and equipment purchases, while maintaining accurate documentation. 
• Designing and conducting experiments, offering technical expertise in areas such as electronics, robotics, and prototyping to support teaching and research outcomes. 

Who We Are Looking For 
We’re looking for individuals who are proactive, team-oriented, and motivated by the opportunity to support cutting-edge research and teaching in a collaborative environment. 

You will also have: 

• A relevant degree or trade qualification, or equivalent experience in supporting teaching and research within Mechatronics, Electronics, and Digital fields. 
• Experience with electronics/mechatronics circuits, PCB fabrication, or software and application development (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, robotic systems). 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. 
• Familiarity with Australian OHS legislation and laboratory compliance requirements. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. 

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your New Team – Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology 
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary Faculty organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society. FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future. https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/ https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-feit

Our ten-year strategy, FEIT 2025, is our School’s commitment to bring to life the University-wide strategy Advancing Melbourne and reinforce the University of Melbourne’s position as one of the best in the world. To achieve our ambitions, we will continue to build new infrastructure to enable our teaching, research and engagement; we continue to recruit outstanding people from around the world; and we continue to attract high-quality students from across the globe who are at the heart of our enterprise. https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/feit-2025  

What We Offer You! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page! 

About the University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.    

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

Join Us! 
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
  
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 
  
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) 

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria 

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.