Makerspace and Electronics Manager

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Additional December leave

Career development opportunities

Discount on UNSW courses

17% superannuation contributions & tax

Free gym access

Job summary

UNSW Canberra is seeking a Makerspace & Electronics Manager to lead the development, safe operation and service delivery of our Engineering Makerspaces and Electronics Laboratories at UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus. You will manage facilities, equipment, training and programs for hands-on learning and prototyping.

The role requires a relevant engineering degree with substantial leadership experience, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex technical services while

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant engineering degree with substantial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing a makerspace or complex technical service environment.
• Proven project management experience with plans, budgets & performance measures.
• Experience designing and delivering technical training and inductions.
• Proven people leadership, planning, coaching and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, safe operation and service delivery of Makerspaces and Electronics Laboratories.
• Oversee facilities, equipment, training and programs for hands-on learning and prototyping.
• Provide high-level technical and strategic advice and manage complex projects end-to-end.
• Ensure health, safety, compliance and governance across the spaces.
• Engage stakeholders and lead a team to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Health & safety

Strategic thinking

Autonomy

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic engineering degree

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Inductions & safety training

Job description

This Job is based in Australia

Makerspace & Electronics Manager, UNSW Canberra

Employment type:

Full-time contract, 35 hours per week

Duration:

12 months

Remuneration:

Level 8 from $ 132,445 + leave loading + 17% super

Location

UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

Work rights required:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

About UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.

UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters

UNSW Canberra Makerspace provides a range of dedicated spaces designed to support hands-on learning, prototyping and engineering innovation.

Our Makerspace and Electronics Manager leads the development, safe operation and service delivery of our Engineering Makerspaces and Electronics Laboratories. The role oversees facilities, equipment, training and programs that support electronics, digital fabrication, making, prototyping and project-based learning, creating an inclusive and collaborative environment in which students, staff and researchers can develop practical skills and translate ideas into working solutions. The position is also responsible for the delivery of professional electronics services to teaching and research, including the design, documentation, fabrication, testing, commissioning, maintenance and modification of electronic devices and systems. The role provides high-level technical and strategic advice, manages service priorities and oversees complex technical projects from requirements definition through to delivery and evaluation.

Accountabilities

• Makerspace strategy and service development
• Makerspace operations and user experience
• Teaching, training and innovation
• Engineering and technical service support
• Team leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Health, safety, compliance and governance

Who You Are (skills And Experience)

• A relevant degree in electrical, electronic, mechatronic or a related engineering discipline with substantial relevant experience, including management and leadership experience; or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing a makerspace, prototyping facility, engineering workshop, laboratory or comparable complex technical service environment, including responsibility for staff, budgets, facilities, equipment and service delivery.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including the development and implementation of plans, policies, procedures, systems, budgets, performance measures and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering technical training, equipment inductions or competency-based learning for users with varied skills and experience.
• Proven people leadership and management capability, including work planning, performance management, coaching, professional development and the effective allocation of priorities and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative, solve complex technical and operational problems, manage competing priorities and work with a high level of autonomy within agreed objectives.
• Excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and provide high-quality, client-focused services to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and experience implementing risk management, safe systems of work and compliance requirements in a technical environment.

Benefits And Culture

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

You can learn more about our Benefits and Culture at Lifestyle & Benefits UNSW

Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Get In Touch

For role-related queries please contact:

Matt Barrett - Engineering Manager

[e-mail]

For Recruitment Process-related Queries Please Contact

Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Partner

[e-mail]

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra

For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.