Fab Lab Lead Technician at University of Melbourne

Q: What does a Fab Lab Lead Technician do?

The Fab Lab Lead Technician oversees daily operations of the Digital Fabrication Lab, supervises technicians and interns, ensures OHS compliance , manages equipment maintenance, and delivers training. This role supports students and staff with fabrication projects in university maker spaces.

Q: What qualifications are needed for Fab Lab Lead Technician roles?

Candidates typically need strong experience in digital fabrication , lab management, and OHS practices . Technical expertise with fabrication equipment, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to supervise teams are essential. Relevant qualifications in engineering, design or related fields are highly regarded.

Q: Is this Fab Lab Lead Technician position full-time or part-time?

This is a Staff / Administration role focused on full-time lab leadership. The position involves daily oversight of operations, scheduling, and team management within the Faculty’s Digital Fabrication Lab in Melbourne.

Q: What career progression exists for Fab Lab technicians?

Technicians can advance into senior lab management, Maker Spaces coordination , or technical specialist roles. Experience in this position builds strong skills for higher education technical leadership positions across Australia. Explore higher-ed admin jobs for pathways.

Fab Lab Lead Technician

Your next career opportunity

In this role, you will lead daily operations in the Faculty’s Digital Fabrication Lab, ensuring high-quality, safe and efficient delivery of fabrication services. You will guide technicians and student interns, support students with technical challenges, and help shape training and processes that underpin ABP’s innovative Maker Spaces.

What you will deliver:

Oversee daily Digital Fabrication Lab operations, including design-for-fabrication support, job scheduling, point-of-sale and workflow monitoring.
Supervise technicians and student interns, ensuring adherence to lab procedures, rules, and high service standards.
Uphold and improve OHS practices, contributing to safety procedures, incident management and student supervision.
Monitor and support machine maintenance, troubleshooting faults, and coordinating maintenance plans with the Maker Spaces team.
Deliver and refine training for staff and users and provide expert consultations on digital fabrication challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

🛠️What does a Fab Lab Lead Technician do?

The Fab Lab Lead Technician oversees daily operations of the Digital Fabrication Lab, supervises technicians and interns, ensures OHS compliance, manages equipment maintenance, and delivers training. This role supports students and staff with fabrication projects in university maker spaces.

🎓What qualifications are needed for Fab Lab Lead Technician roles?

Candidates typically need strong experience in digital fabrication, lab management, and OHS practices. Technical expertise with fabrication equipment, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to supervise teams are essential. Relevant qualifications in engineering, design or related fields are highly regarded.

📅Is this Fab Lab Lead Technician position full-time or part-time?

This is a Staff / Administration role focused on full-time lab leadership. The position involves daily oversight of operations, scheduling, and team management within the Faculty’s Digital Fabrication Lab in Melbourne.

📝How do I apply for Fab Lab Lead Technician jobs in Australia?

Applications are submitted via the university portal before the 2026-07-27 deadline. Highlight your digital fabrication experience, supervision background, and safety expertise in your application. See similar roles on administration jobs pages.

📈What career progression exists for Fab Lab technicians?

Technicians can advance into senior lab management, Maker Spaces coordination, or technical specialist roles. Experience in this position builds strong skills for higher education technical leadership positions across Australia. Explore higher-ed admin jobs for pathways.

Fab Lab Lead Technician

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia