- Full Time, Fixed Term position until 3rd October 2025
- Annual Salary PACCT 4 ranging from $66,244 - $71,926
- Located at our innovative Heidelberg campus, close to public transport, local shopping center and secure on-site parking
About the Organisation:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.
At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.
About the Role:
The Technical Support Officer is responsible for providing high quality technical and logistical support to academic and operational staff across the Construction department. This role ensures the effective cleaning and maintenance, set up and use of equipment, materials and learning spaces (classroom/practical areas) to support teaching and learning activities. The role also involves maintaining the cleanliness, inventory management, compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, and assisting staff and students with technical queries.
Duties:
Technical Support and Maintenance
- Ensure safe and appropriate storage, handling and disposal of materials, including hazardous substances.
- Prepare, maintain and manage technical equipment and materials required for training delivery and practical sessions aligned with industry standards.
- Perform routine servicing, calibration and repairs of equipment and tools.
Assist in setting up and dismantling equipment for teaching sessions and demonstrations.
- Conduct supervision and instruction to staff and students on the safe use of machinery and equipment.
- Coordinating and managing the transport of materials and resources requiring repair or pickup.
- Sourcing quotes and preparing purchase orders for equipment/consumables in consultation with teaching staff and program requirements.
- Undertake cleaning and maintenance for teaching and practical spaces
Logistics and Inventory Management
- Maintain stock control of consumables, tools and equipment, ensuring timely reordering.
- Organise and track equipment loans, ensuring items are returned in proper condition.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Operate and maintain forklifts and other materials-handling equipment as required (if applicable).
- Prepare resources for presentations and workshop set up.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Maintaining equipment lists, maintenance plans, SDS, Hazardous materials and providing reports as required.
- Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, risk assessments and safe work procedures.
- Develop and maintain standard operating plans/workplans for equipment and plant
- Conduct regular safety inspections as required.
- Ensure staff and students adhere to safety guidelines when using equipment and machinery.
Student and Staff Support
- Provide technical advice, support and practical assistance to staff and students.
- Support staff in developing and delivering practical learning experiences.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with teaching and operational staff to align technical support with teaching needs.
- Contribute to processs improvements and efficiency initiatives in technical operations.
- Promote relevant techniques and practices from industry as applicable to program needs and resource capabilities.
- Participate in professional development activities to remain updated on industry trends and technologies.
For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Relevant Trade/Degree/Diploma or equivalent industry experience, with demonstrated broad technical knowledge and relevant experience and specialist expertise in one or more specialist areas.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide both written and verbal instructions and prepare documents as necessary appropriate for a range of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and deliver inventive or creative solutions to staff and students.
- A willingness to take on new challenges, work with minimal supervision and organise workload to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Demonstrated experience in managing student teaching environments or equivalent industry experience including coordinating maintenance of equipment, developing teaching aids/resources demonstrated knowledge of new technologies/systems and processes and the ability to respond to the learning and teaching objectives of the program area.
- Demonstrated current information technology skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as a member of a team and the ability to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the School.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of OH&S legislation and regulations, particularly in regard to visual art department studio environments.
- Knowledge of current issues in higher education and vocational education and training particularly as they relate to the areas taught within the school – desirable.
- Current Working with Children Check (Employee) – mandatory.
- Successful incumbent must be able to attain a new National Police Check – mandatory.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered
- Current CV
- Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)
For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or via phone: (03) 9269 1650.
If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.
Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.
Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.
A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.
We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!
Recruitment Agencies
Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.
Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.