Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer

The University of Sydney; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 107.000 - 116.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Sydney is seeking a Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer to coordinate the Robotics Laboratory within the Design Modelling and Fabrication Lab, Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning. This part-time, fixed-term role focuses on delivering specialist technical support for teaching, research and fabrication activities.

You will develop tooling, workflows and instructional content to enable access to robotics, supervise lab safety, and provide training to students

Formación

• Experience in a fabrication laboratory or education environment.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling and CAD/CAM software relevant to the work area.
• Ability to develop and deliver teaching materials and practical instruction.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance in an educational lab.
• Capability to support teaching, research and fabrication workflows.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

3D modelling

CAD/CAM software

Robotics & fabrication

Teaching delivery

Safety procedures

Lab troubleshooting

Herramientas

Laboratory equipment

Descripción del empleo

Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer

• 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 be to:

• 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 terms satisfactory 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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