Technical Officer - Manufacturing and Fabrication

Technical Officer – Manufacturing and Fabrication
Location: Bundoora East
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: $55p/h +super
Contract: ASAP start – 31 October 2026
Work Arrangement: On‑site, full time

This is a senior, hands‑on Technical Officer role supporting manufacturing and fabrication workshops within a university STEM environment.
You’ll have real ownership of workshop operations, equipment readiness, safety systems, and user support, while working closely with academic and technical colleagues to enable teaching and research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain daily operations across manufacturing and fabrication workshops, particularly welding and fabrication equipment
• Develop, maintain and implement documentation including SOPs, SWIs, equipment risk assessments and chemical registers
• Provide practical, day‑to‑day technical advice and training to workshop users, including inductions and safe equipment use
• Assist with the development of training and induction materials in consultation with the Technical Coordinator
• Manage and maintain workshop infrastructure, tools, instruments and equipment, including servicing schedules and preventative maintenance plans
• Monitor consumables and support ordering of materials required for teaching and workshop activities
• Ensure all laboratories and workspaces operate safely and comply with OH&S legislation, industry standards and organisational policies
• Identify safety or compliance issues and develop remediation plans where required
• Assist with acquisition, installation and commissioning of new equipment and resources
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the College to support teaching, research and operational needs
• Provide support to other teams across the portfolio as required

This role will suit someone who enjoys being on the tools as well as setting up safe, efficient systems, and who takes pride in keeping workshops running smoothly for others.

You will bring

• Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining and training users on welding and fabrication equipment
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication and general engineering practices
• Workshop or laboratory operations experience, ideally in a teaching or research setting
• Sound understanding of OH&S legislation and safe systems of work
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with diverse user groups
• Alignment with inclusive workplace values and zero tolerance to harassment or discrimination

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Sheet Metal, Fitting, Welding and Fabrication, or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience
• Valid Working with Children Check (mandatory)

Apply Now: To express your interest, please apply via the link with your current résumé.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.