Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer

University of Sydney; Darlington; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sydney in the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning invites applications for a part-time Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer to coordinate the Robotics Laboratory within the Design Modelling and Fabrication Lab. The role is fixed-term up to 7 February 2028 and 0.8 FTE, with a base salary in the HEO 6 range of $107,312–$115,686 p.a.

plus 17% superannuation. You will deliver specialist technical support, training for students and researchers, develop tooling and

Qualifications

• Experience in a fabrication laboratory or education environment.
• Proficient in 3D modelling, CAD and CAM software relevant to the work area.
• Knowledge of robotics and digital technology for fabrication labs.
• Ability to develop and implement safety procedures in an educational environment.
• Ability to deliver practical instruction and develop teaching materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support for teaching, research, and operational activities within the Robotics Laboratory and Design Modelling and Fabrication Lab.
• Ensure the laboratory environment supports learning, teaching, and research objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance laboratory technologies, systems, workflows, and services.
• Oversee laboratory compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Undertake fabrication and prototyping projects, including documentation, reports, and technical records.

Job description

• Part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term up to 7 February 2028, located within the Sydney School of Architecture Design and Planning, University of Sydney

• Use your technical expertise to support innovative teaching, learning, and research activities within the Design Modelling and Fabrication Lab.

• Base Salary HEO 6, $107,312 p.a. - $115,686 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning is recruiting an experienced Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer to coordinate the operations of the Robotics Laboratory within the Design Modelling and Fabrication Lab.

The role will provide specialist technical support both in the laboratory and in the field. You will provide instruction and training to students, technical support and advice to researchers, undertaking experimental fabrication work, and develop tooling, workflows, systems and instructional content to provide access to robotic technology .

Your key responsibilities will beto:

• provide specialist technical support for teaching, research, and operational activities within the Robotics and Digital Fabrication Laboratories
• ensure the laboratory environment effectively supports the School’s learning, teaching, and research objectives
• develop, maintain, and enhance laboratory technologies, systems, workflows, and services
• oversee laboratory compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements, promoting a safe and effective working environment
• undertake fabrication and prototyping projects, including the preparation of associated documentation, reports, and technical records.

About you

We are seeking for an exceptional Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer who possesses:

• a high level of computer and digital technology literacy, including specialist design, 3D modelling, CAD and CAM software relevant to the work area
• demonstrated experience in a similar role in a fabrication laboratory or education environment
• practical knowledge of and experience in specialist robotics and digital technology relevant to the work area, industrial automation or control systems
• proficiency in parametric design and control software relevant to the work area
• ability to develop and implement safety procedures in an educational environment
• capability to deliver practical instruction and develop new teaching materials.

Work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in satisfaction to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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Applications Close

Sunday 08 November 2026 11:59 PM

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