Technical Officer - FabLab

Bond University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff car parking

Parental leave

Salary packaging options

Leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Study assistance for staff and depend

Corporate health and finance discounts

Onsite Medical Centre

Onsite Sports Centre

Job summary

Bond University on the Gold Coast is seeking a Technical Officer for the FABLAB in the Faculty of Society & Design. You will supervise student projects, operate wood machinery, assemble prototypes, and create architectural models, with a strong focus on digital fabrication, robotics and 3D printing.

You will bring suitable qualifications at Certificate IV level or equivalent, plus hands-on experience with CNC routers, laser cutters and CAD/CAM software.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV level or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining a wood machinery workshop, including CNC routers and laser cutters.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD & CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Provide student training and supervision in the FABLAB.
• Wood machining and prototype assembly work.
• Architectural model making with a focus on digital fabrication, robotics and 3D printing.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV or equivalent

Tools

CAD CAM software

CNC routers

Laser cutters

Job description

As Australia’s first private not-for-profit university, Bond University has earned an international reputation as a leading independent university. Imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals, Bond offers a personalised, transformational, and deliberately different student experience.

• An exceptional faculty with distinguished credentials and a passion for teaching and mentoring students
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A strong commitment to community involvement and social responsibility

Technical Officer - FabLab
Faculty of Society & Design
Full-time Continuing Appointment

Position Reference No: 201409026

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position:

The Faculty of Society & Design is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Officer within the FSD Fabrication Laboratory facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and a diverse Faculty. The position reports directly to the Fabrication Laboratory Manager and forms part of a team operating within the faculty to provide specialist support to staff and students across a range of disciplines.

The position will provide student training and supervision, wood machining, prototype assembly work, as well as architectural model making. There is a strong focus on digital fabrication and the development of robotics and 3D printing programs.

About the Person:

To be successful in this position, the candidate will have suitable technical qualifications at Certificate IV level or equivalent industry experience, as well as experience operating and maintaining a wood machinery workshop, including CNC routers and laser cutters. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are mandatory, demonstrated by the ability to liaise, consult and present to a diverse range of clients and stakeholders. A strong working knowledge of CAD & CAM software is essential.

Salary details:

The salary for the position commences at $74,096.61 plus 12% superannuation per annum.

Further information:

Position related enquiries can be directed to Ryan Wirth, General Manager – FABLAB on 0409 209 *** or ******@bond.edu.au

Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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