Technical Officer JR46229 Mechanical & Materials Testing

Randstad
📍 Australia, Victoria, Australia 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

Our client, a leading Melbourne-based Victorian University, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Officer to join their STEM College at the Bundoora East campus. This is a crucial contingent role focused on supporting high-level teaching, research, and industry engagement within their Mechanical Engineering and Materials Testing laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

As a subject matter expert in structural testing, you will ensure the seamless operation of complex laboratory environments. Your duties include:

  • Hands-on Testing: Provide technical support for compression, tension, and shear testing (often to failure).
  • Infrastructure Management: Maintain and operate load frames, hydraulic systems, actuators, and data acquisition systems.
  • Safety & Compliance: Manage laboratory governance, including SOPs, risk assessments, and OH&S legislation compliance.
  • User Support: Induct and assist academic staff and HDR students wi...

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Job Details

  • Location Australia, Victoria
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
  • Posted Date March 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 11, 2026