Site Supervisor - Makerspace

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

We are now looking for a Maker Space – Site Supervisor to join our Engineering Services businesses, based in Sydney.  This unique position, rarely appears on the market and we encourage former ADF personal or those with strong Maker skills and is looking for a unique employment opportunity.

Reporting to the Makerspace Team Lead, you will be one of the onsite supervisors and technical coordinators who will be working with both the Team Lead and local unit innovation representatives to deliver the Army Makerspace Program. The Site Supervisor will support the establishment and day to day operation of their assigned Makerspace. As the Site Supervisor your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise the day to day running of the Makerspace including, maintaining consumable levels, machine readiness, housekeeping and health and safety management.
• Client induction management and technical training, inclusive of coordination and delivery.
• Safety system administration and implementation.
• Equipment and consumable management.
• Support and guidance to local innovation activities and events.
• Assist in the development of site specific SWPs.
• Facility and equipment usage data collection and reporting.
• Assist users in developing creative problem-solving and ideation skills through using your experience and technical knowledge to assist concept and prototype development.
• Consult with users to identify project support requirements.
• Work with user and Makerspace support network to develop a technical support plan.
• Assist in the setup and running of makerspace operational processes to deliver on unit innovation and experimentation goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment as well as project problems and report to the appropriate stakeholder or take action as necessary.

To be successful in the role you will require:

• Minimum 5 years technical trades experience in Electronics, IT, Electrical, Fitter machinist or Mechanical / or minimum 2 years engineering experience in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics or a similar discipline.
• Experience working on design and prototyping unique solutions or low rate production runs.
• Experience with any of the following; Laser CNC, 3D printing, PCB Printing (eg.Voltera), VR/AR dev, software programmable kits, smart applications and general prototyping.
• Ability to coach and mentor users to achieve project requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage safety and site administration.
• Ability to work independently and remotely from supervisors.
• Ability to research and select off the shelf software solutions in order to make timely project recommendations regarding necessity, purchasing and deployment.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Joanne Burns via email: jburns@qinetiq.com.au  

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.