Supervising Technician - Fabrication Workshop
Supervising Technician - Fabrication Workshop
- Reference number: 26229
- Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
- Remuneration: $122,852 to $134,385 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $103,811 to $113,557 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location: Gardens Point
- Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Supervising Technician - Fabrication Workshop to join Faculty Operations, Faculty of Engineering.
QUT Faculty of Engineering are seeking an experienced Supervising Technician – Fabrication Workshop to lead and coordinate our Fabrication Workshop technical team. This role plays a key part in delivering safe, high-quality technical services that underpin world-class teaching and research, with responsibility for workshop operations, specialist equipment, and team capability. You will work collaboratively across the faculty, providing leadership, guidance and professional development within a strong safety and service culture.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
The Faculty of Engineering aims to shape the world we live in by engineering sustainable, innovative and liveable environments. Our programs focus on teaching, research and building a better quality of life through advancements in robotics, manufacturing, Al, architecture, and construction. The Supervising Technician – Fabrication Workshop provides operational management of, and leadership for, the Fabrication Workshop Technical Team. The position sits within the broader Technical Services and Space Team, within the Faculty of Engineering..
What you need to succeed
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree qualification, in conjunction with relevant experience in supervising technical teams.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead and coordinate an effective team, including monitoring performance, providing feedback, allocating workload, and identifying training needs.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working partnerships at all levels of an organisation, including with individuals whose first language is other than English.
- Demonstrate ability to display initiative, contribute new ideas and proactively contribute to the development of a thriving team culture.
- Proven ability to effectively prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines and manage an allocated budget.
- Proven ability to provide a strong focus on health, safety and the environment while maintaining client deliverables.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
Explore more benefits of life at QUT.
Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment
How to Apply
Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
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