Laboratory and Technical Support Advisor (Engineering)

Enable the delivery of contemporary undergraduate and postgraduate technical teaching activities and support research efficiency through provisions of expert scientific and technical advisory services, maintaining specialised equipment and facilities for Civil Engineering, to ensure staff and students have a unique hands-on learning experience.

Why JCU<\/strong><\/span>
Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;<\/p>\r\n

• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave<\/li>
• 15 days of paid sick\/personal\/carers leave per year<\/li>
• Attractive options for salary packaging<\/li>
• Fitness Passport<\/li>
• Employee Assistance Program<\/li>
• Access to online media subscriptions<\/li>
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums<\/li>
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, childcare and sporting fitness.<\/li><\/ul>To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrable experience in the following:
  • Civil Engineering experience combined with Geomechanical lab operations, specialising in all aspects of concrete and soils.<\/li>
  • Experience with testing concrete\/cement for example slump, stress, compression, crack and vibration testing.<\/li>
  • Use of specialised equipment for testing concrete\/cement for example shear, triaxle and Cmod testing methods.<\/li>
  • Soil sample preparation and testing.<\/li>
  • Experience with different types of moulds, their construction, preparation and uses, for different types of concrete and cement.<\/li><\/ul>It is a requirement of this position to hold the following:\r\n
    • Current First Aid Certificate;<\/li>
    • Current C\u2019 Class Queensland drivers license; and<\/li>
    • Current Working with Children Blue Card.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n
      • It is highly desirable for the candidate to hold a forklift licence and experience working with soil density gauges.<\/li>
      • The successful candidate will also be required to undergo training to work as a Radiation Safety Officer, and therefore willing to obtain an RSO license.<\/li><\/ul>How to Apply<\/strong>
        Visit the Careers at JCU website<\/a> for further information.
        Vacancy reference 18590.<\/strong>
        Applications close 4 October 2023."