Makerspace & Electronics Manager: Prototyping & Training

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

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