About the Role

As the Senior Technical Officer - High Temperature Processing Laboratory, you will provide high-level technical support across the Robert Simpson High Temperature Processing Laboratory, Solar Thermal Research Laboratory and affiliated facilities. Supporting students, researchers and academic staff, you will coordinate laboratory operations, deliver specialist technical advice and training, maintain advanced laboratory equipment, and ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently. Working closely with the Fluid and Process Dynamics Group and broader research community, you will play a key role in enabling world-class teaching, research and innovation in engineering.

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Proven experience operating instrumentation and techniques for high temperature material characterization in a research laboratory environment.
- Experience in operating high temperature furnaces such as vertical and horizontal tube resistance furnaces, muffle and oven furnaces, and induction furnace.
- Experience in the setup and operation of vacuum pumps and high temperature microscopes, and the preparation and testing of hazardous compressed gases for experimental readiness.
- Experience in the operation of Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer (STA) with Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA).
- Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, safe handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals, with a strong understanding of chemical properties, interactions, and associated hazards.
- Demonstrated ability to create safety documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Safe Work Instructions (JSI), and Risk Assessments (RA) and review and implement safety policies and procedures to enhance laboratory safety.
- Advanced ICT skills and familiarity with proprietary software for laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

- Completion of a degree or relevant technical qualification with subsequent relevant industry experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or 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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Applications Close: Tuesday 18th August 11:30pm 2026

Swinburne offers versatile 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 @swin.edu.au or call +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 @swin.edu.au.

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.

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