Technical and Administration Assistant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Technical and Administration Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 6 month Fixed Term Full-time role with a possibility of extension
• Located at Darlington Campus
• $65K-$69K p.a. pro rata and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation

 Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR)
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
Reference no. 1239/0618F


About the opportunity 

Under the guidance of the Engineering Coordinator and Administration Manager the Technical and Administration Assistant will provide technical, administrative and work area maintenance support to the ACFR to achieve the research goals of the Centre. The incumbent needs to have a self-starting attitude in order to undertake various tasks in the day to day functioning of the Centre and assists within the ACFR workshops, labs and other areas, including:

• Liaising closely with the Engineering Coordinator and ACFR Administration Manager to help ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the Centre.
• Assisting staff in various tasks, e.g. workshop duties, stock control, general maintenance, WHS inductions on lab equipment & deliveries and purchasing.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a Technical and Administration Assistant who possesses:

• Certificate qualifications with extensive relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training within a technical/mechanical environment.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills.
• Experience in a technical/mechanical role and the use of hand powered tools plus a willingness to learn the use of new tools and equipment
• Current drivers license with a good driving record.
• Willingness and ability to participate in flexible working arrangements to meet ACFR service delivery needs as and when required.
• Capacity to lift heavy objects (within WHS guidelines) and awareness of safe manual handling practices.

Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for a detailed Position Description. To be considered, it is essential that you upload a resume and address the online selection criteria.

 

About us

The Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) is based in the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (AMME) at The University of Sydney, and is dedicated to the research, development, application and dissemination of field robotics principles. The ACFR is the largest robotics and automation research group in Australia and one of the largest of its kind in the world.
  
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australias first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ more than 6,000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
  
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us. 
   
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website. 

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1239/0618F to apply.

Closing date: Tuesday, 29 July 2018 (11:30pm Sydney Time)

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities. 

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