Casual Technical Officer (Fitter and Machinist)

• Casual Technical Officer (Fitter and Machinist) supporting the Central Operations Services business unit

• ASAP start date with the preferred candidate to be available to work full time hours until June 2026

• HEO 6 Step 1 $70.63 per hour plus Superannuation

About us 

We are looking for a skilled Fitter/ Machinist (Technical Officer – Workshops) with experience in machining and/or fabrication workshops to join the University. 

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team within the Technical Support Services Workshops portfolio. This team is responsible for delivering excellent client-focused support of teaching and research activities across multiple schools and faculties at the University of Sydney through supporting safe and engaging teaching spaces and utilising industry leading machinery to manufacture research support equipment and across the University’s network of workshops. 

About the opportunity 

This role delivers timely and effective technical services within the University of Sydney’s Darlington workshops. This includes provision of hands-on support for practical classes, demonstrations, or research as required, maintenance of equipment and safe working environment, provision of technical advice to users (academic staff/teaching staff/researchers). This role also works closely with agreed designs to manufacture and fabricate custom components, including documenting the detailed specifications and tolerances and sourcing the materials and parts.   The role will principally be located in the Darlington Workshops but may be required to assist in other locations across the broader University workshop network.  

Your key responsibilities will be to:   

• support the agreed delivery of technical services within the Darlington workshops 

• support the implementation of service improvements  

• deliver excellent customer service and support  

• support the effective utilisation of resources within the workshops 

• champion best practices, workplace health & safety, compliance, and risk management  

• lead by example in personal and professional development.  

About you 

• trade qualifications in Fitting and Machining, with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and practical experience 

• proven ability to operate machine workshop equipment such as but not limited to Milling Machines, Lathes, Drills, Grinders, MIG and TIG welding machines

• experience in CAD software (Solidworks) 

• a current licence in the following forklift licence and/or operate elevating work platforms licences 

• experience in ensuring a safe workshop environment through maintaining a high standard of WH&S, including experience in compiling/following risk assessments and safe work procedures 

• ability to establish and maintain working relationships with customers and fellow staff 

• experience in effectively communicating and engaging with clients to understand technical requirements as related to their teaching/research needs 

• experience in supporting HDR and thesis students is desirable. 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.   

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Michael Abelardo, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to casual-recruitment.admin@sydney.edu.au 

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