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About the Role The Fabrication Workshop Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Faculty’s Fabrication Workshop, Digital MakerSpace and Soft Model Workshop.

The successful candidate will also lead a team of technical staff who provide support, advice and instruction to academic staff and students to maximise related teaching and learning programs and academic research projects with appropriate protected use of workshop equipment. They oversee the development, scheduling and management of workshop activities to support faculty priorities. They provide one-on-one and group instruction.

For more information about the Faculty Fabrication Workshop, visit: Faculty of Design and Society | University of Technology Sydney.

About You To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate your suitability to the following key criteria in your application.

- Supervision of workshop technicians including the development of work schedules and allocation of tasks.
- Manage, motivate and engage workshop technical staff by establishing clear and achievable work goals to achieve optimal team performance.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusive workshop practices in a higher educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of analogue and digital technologies and sustainable fabrication practices.
- Experience in providing expertise and training in analogue and digital fabrication environments.




- Proven ability to build relationships and positive rapport with a range of stakeholders.

For a full understanding of the role’s selection criteria and responsibilities, download the Position Description.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $111,740 to $123,611 per annum (HEW 7)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis. The successful candidate will be expected to work full time onsite at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus.

How to apply To apply, please submit:

1. Your current CV
2. A cover letter that addresses your motivation for applying for the role and addresses the listed role requirements in the “About You” section of the advertisement.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing the application process.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job reference IRC347715 and your name.





Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: Thursday 1st October 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Applicants must have unlimited Australian work rights for the duration of the appointment.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors.

We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Accessibility

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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Fabrication Workshop Supervisor (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Technology Sydney
📍 Sydney