Technical Officer - FabLab

About the role

Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design is looking for a Technical Officer for its Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab). The position reports directly to the Fabrication Laboratory Manager and supports staff and students across disciplines. It is a full-time continuing appointment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide student training and supervision
• Carry out wood machining and prototype assembly work
• Produce architectural models
• Support a strong focus on digital fabrication, including robotics and 3D printing programs

Required profile

• Certificate IV technical qualifications or equivalent industry experience
• Experience operating and maintaining a wood machinery workshop, including CNC routers and laser cutters
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise with and present to diverse clients and stakeholders

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of CAD and CAM software

What we offer

• Starting salary of $74,096.61 plus 12% superannuation per annum
• Free staff car parking
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave
• Leave loading of 17.5% of base salary
• Salary packaging options for FBT and non-FBT items
• Staff wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program and study assistance for staff and dependents
• Corporate health and finance discounts, onsite medical centre and counselling services, and an onsite sports centre with gym, fitness classes and pool

Applications close on 8 November 2026 and are subject to pre-employment checks. Candidates apply through the university's online application form, uploading a resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria.