Fluid Dynamics Lab Technician - Energy & Propulsion

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a laboratory technical specialist to support fluid dynamics teaching and research within the Infrastructure Team. You will maintain and operate laboratory equipment, assist academics and students, and help manage inventory and safety documentation, gaining broad hands-on skills across facilities and lab systems.

Role offers career development, 17% superannuation and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Qualifications

• Hold a mechanical engineering degree or trade qualification, or equivalent experience in technical teaching and research facilities.
• Hands-on experience designing, fabricating and assembling test rigs.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements in labs.
• Ability to maintain accurate equipment records and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for fluid dynamics and propulsion teaching and research.
• Prepare, operate and dismantle laboratory equipment for classes and experiments.
• Advise students and staff on safe, effective use of lab facilities.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support inventory, procurement and asset management with documentation.

Skills

Lab equipment maintenance

Test rig design & fabrication

OH&S compliance

Data acquisition

MATLAB

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Trade qualification (mechanical)

Tools

MATLAB

Lab instrumentation

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking a laboratory technical specialist to support fluid dynamics teaching and research within the Infrastructure Team. You will maintain and operate laboratory equipment, assist academics and students, and help manage inventory and safety documentation, gaining broad hands-on skills across facilities and lab systems.

Role offers career development, 17% superannuation and a comprehensive wellbeing program.