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Technical officer mechanical & materials testing

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Australia , Melbourne

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Salary:

60.00 - 62.00 AUD / Hour

Job Description:

Our client, a leading Melbourne-based Victorian University, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Officer to join their STEM College at the Bundoora East campus. This is a crucial contingent role focused on supporting high-level teaching, research, and industry engagement within their Mechanical Engineering and Materials Testing laboratories.

Job Responsibility:

  • Hands-on Testing: Provide technical support for compression, tension, and shear testing (often to failure)
  • Infrastructure Management: Maintain and operate load frames, hydraulic systems, actuators, and data acquisition systems
  • Safety & Compliance: Manage laboratory governance, including SOPs, risk assessments, and OH&S legislation compliance
  • User Support: Induct and assist academic staff and HDR students with specimen preparation and test setups
  • Maintenance: Oversee equipment calibration, fault diagnosis, and preventative maintenance schedules

Requirements:

  • Proven background in operating structural/mechanical testing equipment within research, industry, or tertiary sectors
  • Strong problem-solving skills related to hydraulic and instrumentation systems
  • Deep understanding of laboratory safety and risk management frameworks
  • Ability to provide expert advice to diverse stakeholders, from students to industry partners
  • A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Degree-level Engineering qualification (or higher) with relevant experience OR Trade Qualification (Cert III or higher) with extensive specialist experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial fields

Nice to have:

An Electrical trade qualification is highly desirable

What we offer:

Plus Super

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 08, 2026

Expiration:
March 28, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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