MakerSpace Site Supervisor — Prototyping & Operations Lead

Apod Discounts Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

QinetiQ, a global technology and engineering company, invites applications for a Site Supervisor in the MakerSpace Darwin team. You will oversee daily operations, safety, and program delivery, coordinating with the Operations Manager and stakeholders to enable productive prototyping and training across the site.

Ideal candidates have strong hands-on experience in electronics, IT, prototyping, and CAD, with the ability to mentor others and manage multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical experience across electronics, IT, electrical, fitting and machining or mechanical trades.
• Experience designing or prototyping unique solutions or low-rate production runs.
• Familiarity with laser CNC, 3D printing, VR/AR development or smart prototyping.
• Ability to manage fabrication equipment and related software.
• Knowledge to source off-the-shelf software and advise on deployment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day MakerSpace site operations per policy and directorate from MakerSpace Program or Ops Manager.
• Sign-in, induction and authorization of all users per policy.
• Maintain safety and governance for MakerSpace users.
• Forecast consumables and manage procurement guidance.
• Stocktake, store and manage procured materials.
• Maintain site equipment and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Liaise with Commonwealth units to promote MakerSpace capability.
• Deliver user training and MakerSpace programs, including remote sites when required.

Skills

Electronics

IT

Electrical

Fitting & Machining

Mechanical Trades

Laser CNC

3D Printing

VR/AR

Programmable Kits

Prototyping

MS Office

CAD

Mentoring

Education

STEM degree (engineering/industrial design or similar)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

QinetiQ, a global technology and engineering company, invites applications for a Site Supervisor in the MakerSpace Darwin team. You will oversee daily operations, safety, and program delivery, coordinating with the Operations Manager and stakeholders to enable productive prototyping and training across the site.

Ideal candidates have strong hands-on experience in electronics, IT, prototyping, and CAD, with the ability to mentor others and manage multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic,