Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
Australian Centre for Field Robotics
Reference no. 1079/0616

• Join the largest robotics and automation research group in Australia
• Full-Time, 12 months fixed term position
• Remuneration package: $94K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) is based in the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (AMME) at The University of Sydney, and is dedicated to the research, development, application and dissemination of field robotics principles. The ACFR is now the largest robotics and automation research group in Australia and is also one of the largest of its kind in the world.

As a Technical Officer you will provide technical and logistical support to ACFR’s agriculture projects, both in the lab and in the field.

As the successful candidate you will need to demonstrate:

• tertiary degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education and/or training
• experience working unsupervised with hand tools, working on electronics.
• hands on skills with solid modelling software and the design and fabrication of hardware
• sound working knowledge and acute awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the laboratory environment and in the field
• demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to manage the processes for testing and support of software/hardware for robotic systems
• excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with both scientific/technical and non-technical colleagues. Particularly effective at translating technical faults to University support teams and rectifying issues with remote support.
• ability to deal with change. Flexibility to change focus and respond to urgent tasks, especially during periods of high operational tempo.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11:30pm 9 August 2016

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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