Technical Support Officer, Fashion

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The School of Design & Architecture (SoDA) is seeking a skilled Technical Support Officer to provide technical support in the Fashion Design studio, ProtoLAB, and associated spaces. You will work closely with undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as academic and research staff, to deliver timely training and support for classroom and studio activities.

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services Design and Architecture, you will advise on equipment and consumable purchases to keep facilities up to date. The role requires a versatile skillset, including both traditional and advanced sewing techniques. Knowledge of high-end 3D printing, basic electronics, and general workshop skills like laser cutting would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about supporting creative environments and possess expertise in fashion and design technologies, we encourage you to apply.

About You??
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:?

• Demonstrated ability to apply a broad range of technical knowledge and experience to advise staff and students on practical components of academic course work
• Demonstrated ability to advise students and staff on sewing and garment production processes, including material selection, industrial sewing methods and specialist equipment use
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary OH&S procedures and practices in an educational environment, and demonstrated ability to supervise and instruct students in these procedures
• Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Illustrator, 3D CAD, and garment patterning software such as CLO 3D.

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
Completion of a relevant degree and/or demonstrated technical experience

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .

Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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