Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About RMIT
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
About You
You have technical knowledge of micro- and/or nano-scale device fabrication, electronics assembly, and quality management systems (preferably aligned to ISO 13485). Moreover, as you will be directing team members, you have line management skills; you have great interpersonal skills, are able to communicate effectively and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders.
Position Description
Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager City (Research), the Technical Coordinator - Medical Devices will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, support and training, and industry engagement of a state-of-the-art facility for the manufacture of medical devices. The Technical Coordinator will be responsible for managing and working with the team to support prototyping and small volume manufacture of wearables, nearables, and flexible medical devices for applications in preventive and personalised healthcare.
The role will initially involve contributing to the design and delivery of the new facility, supporting equipment procurement, and recruitment and onboarding of technical officers.
The incumbent will be required to work effectively across all levels of the organisation, developing productive working relationships with the STEM schools, College Office, RMIT Property Services Group and HR OHS team.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Proven knowledge, experience and technical ability in a medical device fabrication and/or semiconductor device manufacturing environment, with advanced understanding of good manufacturing practices, ISO 13485 standards, relevant techniques, and safe operation of relevant equipment.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating technical support for teaching and research activities, including planning, scheduling and supervising support to ensure that it meets required standards and set timelines.
Experience in successfully supervising or managing technical services and associated technical support staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of current OHS legislation, regulations and standards with expertise in hazardous scenario management, and relevant experience in managing safe and compliant operations, preferably in a teaching and research environment.
Proven initiative and problem-solving skills and ability to organise, plan and manage complex tasks, work to deadlines, plan, effectively allocate resources, initiate and see activities through to completion, and evaluate and report on outcomes.
Highly organised with proven ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a pressured environment with limited direction, requiring flexibility and sound decision making.
Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team.
A strong service orientation with highly professional standards with experience in providing prompt, proactive, high-level support and a demonstrated ability to deliver innovative and creative solutions.
A commitment to RMIT’s policies of supporting a diverse workplace along with zero tolerance towards harassment, bullying or discrimination in any form.
STEM College
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.
STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and gamechangers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.
Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.
STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.
STEM College Office Professional Staff
The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College.
The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:
Quality Enhancement Learning and Teaching support
The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four School across five distinct functions:
Student Lifecycle Planning & Operations Technical Services Program Lifecycle & Governance WIL & Engagement
Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.
The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, a CV, and detailed response to the key selection criteria addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ Apply ’ link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Desmond via email [email protected]
PD - Technical Coordinator, Medical Devices
Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.
As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19
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Applications Close: 21 Feb 2022 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.
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We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.