Electronics Engineer

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a. | 17% Super
• Location: Tonsley, Kaurna Country
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About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and solutions-focused Electronics Engineer to join the Engineering and Manufacturing Services Team within the College of Science and Engineering.

In this hands-on role, you will deliver high-quality electronic engineering services to support both teaching and research activities. You will design, build, and commission specialised electronic systems, working closely with academic staff, students, and external partners to develop practical, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge environments where your work will directly support real-world teaching and research outcomes.

As an Electronics Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, construct, and commission specialised electronic systems and apparatus, while delivering technical projects aligned with College priorities, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate laboratory and workshop equipment, alongside preparing and managing technical documentation including design records and compliance materials.
• Develop risk assessments, safe work procedures, and calibration protocols, and liaise with external suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders on complex technical matters.

About You

You are an Electronics Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy applying your expertise to support both teaching and research outcomes.

You will demonstrate:

• A degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia
• Strong experience in PCB design (including signal integrity and design for manufacture) and embedded systems development and programming
• Proven ability to construct, repair, and modify electronic systems and assemblies, with strong skills in interpreting schematics, technical documentation, and manufacturer specifications
• Experience managing or contributing to technical projects, including planning, prioritisation, and delivery in a busy environment

Desirable:

• Experience with LabVIEW and data acquisition systems
• Knowledge of control systems and industrial sensors/actuators
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia)
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

As well as a CV, you are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Anthony Papageorgiou

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.