Electrical Technician

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We are currently looking for an Electronics Technician to join our Engineering Services team within the Telstra Creator Space located in the University of Melbourne's innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect.

Reporting to the Build Supervisor, you will help shape and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the electronics area in the Creator Space. You will also provide electronic technology advice and support to students and the Creator Space Service Delivery team and ensure continued quality accreditation, regulatory and legislative compliance is met.

As a suitably qualified professional, your responsibilities will include:

Delivering a student-centred, safe and efficient Creator Space service

Demonstrating behaviours and ethos to ensure a positive and inclusive maker culture

Teaching users to safely operate electronics tools and equipment

Risk and Safety assessments and implementation

Effective Electronics Maker Service

Project and Workshop development and continuous improvement

Coordinating maintenance and calibration of electronics equipment

Management of electronics consumables and materials

To be successful in the role of Electronics Technician you will need to bring with you:

Relevant trade qualification and/or applied experience in maker environments

Fabrication/Machining/ Construction of electronics equipment enclosures

Experience of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) build, test and commissioning to industry standards

An affinity with and knowledge of a range of design and manufacturing techniques

Experience working in teams within technical and quality management frameworks

An ability to interact within a diverse group of technical, engineering, scientific and management team members and stakeholders

A high level of patience and interpersonal skills to work with people/students at all stages of the experience level

A passion for STEM with a desire to make a positive impact on the next generation of STEM people

Self-motivation and the curiosity required to seek out and co-create ideas and prototypes

Whilst not essential, experience with construction/configuration of working prototypes including programming and experience with diagnosis and repair of electronic equipment would be advantageous.

Applicants MUST be eligible to obtain or hold a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email;

Telstra Creator Space

Telstra Creator Space is an accessible fabrication lab located in the University of Melbourne's innovation precinct, Melbourne Connect. It is a space where technology and creativity combine to form innovative solutions. Telstra Creator Space is open to all students, academics and staff at the University of Melbourne.

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed. Some of our benefits include:

Individual professional development fund

Flexible work

Purchased leave program and loyalty leave

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

Annual incentive scheme

Complimentary salary continuance insurance

Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here:

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.