💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Technician (CNC)

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The University of Western Australia
📍 Australia, Western Australia, Australia
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Location
Australia, Australia
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Posted
June 21, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

  • Provide specialist technical support for teaching and research projects, from concept design through to manufacture and assembly.

  • Work hands‑on with a wide range of workshop processes and equipment, including manual machining, CNC machining, welding and fabrication.

  • Train, supervise and support staff and students, promoting safe systems of work and high‑quality technical outcomes.
  • About you

  • A relevant trade qualification or equivalent demonstrated competency (fitting/machining or toolmaking highly regarded).

  • Strong hands‑on experience in workshop environments, with broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices.

  • Experience using CAD/CAM systems and CNC machining (Fanuc or similar controllers desirable).

  • Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities and collaborate effectively with academic staff, students and technical colleagues.

  • Confidence in teaching and demonstrati...