Casual Electronics Engineer

Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Flinders University invites applications for multiple casual Electronics Engineer positions at Bedford Park/Tonsley Campus in Adelaide. You will design and build electronic systems, solve real-world engineering problems and work hands-on with testing, calibration and maintenance across labs and workshops.

Ideal candidates have electronics training or study, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics and engineering docs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or completed qualifications in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant practical experience highly regarded.
• An interest or experience in PCB design, embedded systems, electronics development, sensors, actuators or data acquisition.
• Strong practical and technical skills, including the ability to construct, test, troubleshoot, repair or maintain electronic equipment.
• The ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, technical manuals and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build specialised electronic systems, equipment and prototypes, taking projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Solve real-world engineering challenges, providing practical technical advice and support to staff and students.
• Get hands‑on with testing, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance and calibration of laboratory, workshop and in‑house equipment.
• Apply your technical expertise across areas such as PCB design, embedded systems, sensors, actuators and data acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, academics, students, suppliers and external contractors to deliver safe, practical and effective engineering solutions.

Job description

Position Details

• Multiple casual professional positions available
• HEO4, HEO5 or HEO6 Casual Rate, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Location: Bedford Park/Tonsley Campus, Adelaide

About the Casual Opportunity

We are seeking enthusiastic Electronics Engineers to join our Engineering and Manufacturing Services Team on a casual basis. Whether you are building your experience through practical engineering work or bringing years of industry expertise, this is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and make a tangible contribution to the University’s teaching and research.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Design and build specialised electronic systems, equipment and prototypes, taking projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Solve real-world engineering challenges, providing practical technical advice and support to staff and students.
• Get hands‑on with testing, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance and calibration of laboratory, workshop and in‑house equipment.
• Apply your technical expertise across areas such as PCB design, embedded systems, sensors, actuators and data acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, academics, students, suppliers and external contractors to deliver safe, practical and effective engineering solutions.

About You

Whether you are currently studying engineering and looking to build practical experience, a recent graduate ready to apply your skills, or an experienced engineer seeking flexible casual work, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a range of hands‑on teaching, research and technical projects.

You will bring a genuine interest in electronics engineering, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to contribute across a diverse range of projects. The casual rate will reflect the qualifications, skills and experience you bring to the role.

You will ideally have:

• Undergraduate or completed qualifications in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant practical experience highly regarded.
• An interest or experience in PCB design, embedded systems, electronics development, sensors, actuators or data acquisition.
• Strong practical and technical skills, including the ability to construct, test, troubleshoot, repair or maintain electronic equipment.
• The ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, technical manuals and engineering documentation.

About the College of Science and Engineering

At Flinders, our College of Science and Engineering brings together innovative teaching, world‑class research and practical industry collaboration. Our technical teams play an important role in supporting students and researchers to bring ideas to life through hands‑on learning, experimentation and innovation.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

27 Sept 2026

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.

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