Workshop Senior Technical Officer

• Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 7 from $113,926 plus leave loading and 17% super
• Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world (QS top 20) and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is the largest school of its kind in Australia and is internationally recognised for its research and education excellence. Since its establishment in the mid-20th century, the School has contributed significantly to the development of electrical engineering in Australia and globally. It is a prominent school within the UNSW Faculty of Engineering, offering a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and collaborating closely with industry and research partners. For further information, please visit: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/electrical-engineering-telecommunications

Why Your Role Matters:

The Workshop Senior Technical Officer provides highly skilled design and production services to meet the teaching and research needs of School, including low-cost rapid prototyping and small-scale design projects. For someone who thrives on making, problem-solving, and collaborating with curious minds, this is a rare opportunity to be the bridge between imagination and reality—turning academic ambition into something you can see, test, and hold.

Responsibilities:

The Workshop Senior Technical Officer is responsible for independently translating raw, verbal technical requirements from both staff and students into functional outcomes. Key to this role is overseeing the safe, effective and efficient day to day operations of laboratories, specialist work areas and technical facilities. The role reports to the Senior Technical Manager and has one direct report.

Who You Are:

• A relevant trade certificate in fitting and machining or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role in a workshop environment.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and practical experience with a broad range of manufacturing techniques and equipment such as CNC vertical machining centres, CNC lathes, fitting, sheet metal working and welding.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics and a knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidCam (or equivalent CAD/CAM software).
• High level organisation skills with a demonstrated ability to deal with multiple tasks and projects, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to critically analyse designs and make suggestions for improvements.
• Experience in the formulation of cost/fabrication time estimates including selection and purchasing of materials.
• Proven ability to work independently to analyse situations, identify risks and problem solve, whilst also contributing effectively to a team.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Get in Touch:

Allyssar Hamoud - Talent Acquisition Associate

a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.