Job Reference: 829098
Curtin University invites applications for the role of Technical
Specialist , a key position designed to drive the operations excellence for
laboratory facilities. These laboratories serve as key facilities for research
projects in chemical engineering and metallurgy, as well as for undergraduate
lab teaching classes and final-year projects.
As a Technical Specialist, you will be at the forefront of managing day-to-day
operations for laboratories, workshops, and research facilities, providing
high level technical support and leadership by ensuring optimal resource
allocation across all disciplines within the school, including Chemical
Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Metallurgical
Engineering. You will play a vital role in enhancing safety and compliance in
laboratory environments, contributing to a culture of excellence in education
and research and impact future generations by supporting students and ensuring
high standards in teaching delivery.
What we can offer:
Collaborative Academic Environment: Be part of a world-class university
renowned for its focus on research and education and collaborate with
diverse teams of technical professionals and academic in the fields of
Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mining Engineering and
Metallurgy.
Diverse and Impactful Work: An opportunity to mentor and guide students
and staff in mastering advanced laboratory techniques and equipment.
Cutting-Edge Laboratory Environment: Work with 30 state-of-the-art
analytical instruments, providing exposure to advanced techniques and have
access to 40 specialized teaching rigs used for undergraduate education in
Reaction Engineering, Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, and Process Control.
Work Life Balance: This is a Monday to Friday position - no weekends –
giving you the freedom to enjoy a healthy work life balance. Curtin also
promotes a flexible, agile work environment, with a strong focus on work-
life balance. You will have ample opportunities to grow, develop, and
diversify your skill set while playing a key role in shaping the future of
technical operations.
Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation
contribution (17%) with the ability to access a percentage of your
superannuation on top of your salary if you wish together with various
customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave
Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave.
Benefit from Parental Leave (up to 26 weeks), Annual Leave (20 days),
Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Additional Leave (2 days),
Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service
Leave after 7 years of continuous service.
Flexitime: On top of Curtin's generous leave entitlements, you will also
benefit from the use of Curtin's TOIL/Flexi-time system that will provide
you with flexible arrangements to take additional leave.
Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff
and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours
per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy
lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin's wellbeing locations at
https: // tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad.
What we're looking for:
Qualifications: A degree in a relevant discipline, such as Chemical
Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field with considerable relevant
experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or
education/training.
Technical Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy principles, with practical experience in applying these concepts in laboratory and research settings.
Proficient in the operation and maintenance of a wide range of analytical instruments, including ICPOES/MS, GC-MS, AAS, TGA, HPLC, FTIR, and Elemental Analyser, among others.
Familiarity with teaching rigs for undergraduate courses, including
Reaction Engineering, Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, and Process Control.
Leadership and Training:
Proven ability to provide technical leadership, training, and support to students and staff in a laboratory or teaching environment.
Experience in designing and delivering technical training programs.
Health and Safety:
Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices and regulations.
Commitment to maintaining a safe laboratory environment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Expertise in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, comprehensive risk assessment frameworks, and safe work procedures to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance in laboratory environments.
Communication and Teamwork:
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and effectively with academic staff, technical teams, and students.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate, and concise documentation and procedural guides.
Problem-Solving and Innovation:
Ability to research, conceptualize, and evaluate innovative techniques to improve laboratory practicals and research outcomes.
Analytical skills to interpret experimental results and report findings.
Join us!
Please note, this is a permanent position and therefore you must have
permanent work rights in Australia to be eligible. Sponsorship and relocation
are not available for this role.
Please click ‘Apply Now!' to submit your application. Please include a cover
letter and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Applications close: 31 January 2025.
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing
of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your
application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered,
and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at
this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the
recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation,
at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date
on the advert.
