Technical Officer, Electrical and Electronics

About the Role
As the Technical Officer – Electrical & Electronics, you’ll provide hands-on technical support across electrical, electronics and instrumentation activities within the School of Engineering. Working alongside academics, researchers, students and technical specialists, you’ll help ensure our laboratories, teaching spaces and facilities are safe, well-equipped and ready to support innovative learning and research.

Under the broad direction of the Laboratory Manager – Engineering Support, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation of nominated laboratories and dedicated teaching spaces, including the Soldering Teaching Laboratory. You’ll also manage the Components Store and play a key role in procurement, purchasing and inventory management.

This is a practical and varied technical role where you’ll:

• Provide technical support across electronics, instrumentation and control systems used in teaching and research.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot faults and undertake basic functional testing.
• Configure and fault-find contemporary embedded and microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi and ESP32.
• Undertake through-hole and surface-mount soldering, electronic rework, wiring verification and component identification.
• Use electronic test and measurement equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators and data acquisition systems.
• Manage laboratory components, stock and inventory, including sourcing equipment, obtaining quotations, placing orders and monitoring deliveries.
• Contribute to laboratory safety through the development, implementation and review of SOPs, Safe Work Instructions and Risk Assessments.
• Communicate technical and safety information clearly to students, academics, researchers and colleagues with varying levels of technical experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory safety, processes and systems and support the implementation of practical solutions.

About You
You’ll bring relevant technical qualifications and experience, along with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You’ll have demonstrated capability across electronics, instrumentation and control systems, with hands-on experience using test equipment, soldering and embedded platforms.

You’ll also have strong organisational skills and experience managing inventory and purchasing activities, combined with a sound understanding of laboratory safety, hazardous materials and workplace health and safety requirements.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, solving technical problems and helping others make the most of high-quality teaching and research facilities.

Qualifications
Completion of an advanced diploma with relevant technical work experience, or a post-trade certificate with extensive experience as a technician; or an equivalent combination of relevant technical experience, education, and training.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.   

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] 

Applications Close: Sunday 27 September 2026, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call [+61 3 9214 3550](tel:+61 3 9214 3550).  Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only.  General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.