Queensland University of Technology – Kelvin Grove QLD

15h ago , from Queensland University of Technology

- Remuneration:$111,341 to $120,557 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $94,084 to $101,872 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location:Kelvin Grove
- Open to:Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

- $94,084 to $101,872
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

- Reference number: 26448
- Term:Ongoing, full-time
- Remuneration:$111,341 to $120,557 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $94,084 to $101,872 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location:Kelvin Grove
- Open to:Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Workshop Technician - Fabrication to join Faculty Operations, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice.

The Senior Workshop Technician – Workshops and Fabrication provides highly specialised technical expertise and support for fabrication activities that underpin the Faculty’s teaching, research and creative practice programs. Working closely with academic staff, researchers, professional staff and students, the role delivers technical instruction, fabrication services and workshop support across a range of equipment, technologies and processes, while ensuring safe, effective and sustainable workshop operations. The position also contributes to the continuous improvement of technical services, supports complex creative and research projects, and assists in maintaining high-quality learning environments that enhance the student experience.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and cooperative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

In our rapidly changing world, driving economic, social and cultural development increasingly requires collaboration. The Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice acknowledges this context— and specifically that how society learns,



creates, communicates and collaborates is at the forefront of all innovative and impactful contributions. The Faculty’s purpose is to create inclusive, ethical and sustainable change for a just world.

We do this through collaborations within thriving interdisciplinary and diverse communities that connect our teaching, learning and research to deliver real world change. With an intersection of creativity, education and social justice combined with QUT’s overall focus on technology the Faculty has strong ties to government and industry which provides our courses with a real- world focus. The Faculty prepares our students for innovative roles as knowledge leaders at the nexus of design, education, communication, creative practice and social change.

We pursue research with impact, and our researchers collaborate on projects in specialised research groups and facilities across disciplines and institutions. The Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice is led by the Executive Dean and the Faculty Executive team comprising the Executive Dean, Deputy Dean, Heads of School, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, Associate Dean Research, and Director of Operations. Our faculty comprises of five schools:

- School of Communication
- School of Creative Arts
- School of Design
- School of Education
- School of Justice.

What you need to succeed

- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training involving creative production, and workshop studio management.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues, including within teams in a creative environment, and internal and external clients, suppliers and other staff within the Faculty.
- Ability to develop creative and novel solutions to achieve continuous improvement.
- Well-developed demonstration and technical advice delivery skills,



and the ability to apply specialist knowledge and skills in educational environments to assist in the identification and resolution of issues.
- Demonstrated specialist understanding of a broad range of equipment and processes and their practical application within a learning environment. Including applying engineering principals to concepts, operating and demonstrating industrial machines, welding equipment, paint and finish equipment, and processes for print making, ceramics, sculpture, 3D fabrication and design prototyping.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately review and interpret instructions of a conceptual nature; to relate relevant knowledge to relevant disciplines, and to produce technical reports, communications and documentation to a high standard.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support ourIndigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

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📌 Senior Workshop Technician - Fabrication (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland University Of Technology
📍 Queensland