• Fantastic opportunity to join the Research & Prototype Foundry within the Research portfolio
• Located at Camperdown Campus, with some travel to the University of New South Wales
• Full time, fixed term contract until June 2024 with a competitive base salary plus leave loading and a generous employer's contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

The Senior Process Engineer: Quantum Technologies / Process Engineer: Quantum Technologies will operate a range of equipment within the Research & Prototype Foundry and support ANFF-NSW node integration. The incumbent will provide sound advice and expert technical support for the capability area and will have the opportunity to enable cross-facility utilisation by researchers, staff, students, and industry, by providing the full-service, assisted and self-service models of RPF services.

They will ensure that their area of the facility is properly maintained that all equipment is functioning correctly, and that preventative and reactive work/maintenance protocols are in place for their equipment. In addition, they will ensure that the relevant Work, Health and Safety standards of their capability area are met and are aligned to the University's WHS policy.

The role is being offered at HEO 7 and HEO 8, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Process Engineer: Quantum Technologies / Process Engineer: Quantum Technologies who demonstrates:

• a degree in Science or Engineering and substantial relevant experience
• experience in the application of micro and nanofabrication, ideally in the field of quantum science and technology
• high level interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders, staff, users, supervisors, and equipment suppliers
• experience in the use and maintenance of scientific instrumentation in a multiuser facility, including considering longer term outlooks for emerging instruments and/or techniques
• a focus on safety, including the preparation of risk assessments and safe work procedures, and experience applying and abiding by WHS legislative requirements

To be considered at HEO 8 level, the candidate should also have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications
• Experience in managing, supervising, and mentoring staff
• Ability to provide strategic support and advice to the Managers and Directors with regard to RPF capabilities

The commencement level will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and knowledge.

Please outline your relevant skills and experience in your cover letter and attach to your online application.

Other

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing time: 11:30 pm, 26 May 2021

As part of the RPF technical team, this role will be reporting to the Technical Director, Dr Nadia Court.

For the position description for this role, please email

If you are a current employee of the University and would like to submit an application, please login into your Workday account.

Navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard once logged into Workday and click on the USYD Find Jobs report to apply.

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.