Workshop Supervisor

**Role type:** Full-time; Continuing  **Faculty:** Engineering & Information Technology  **Department****/ School:** Infrastructure  **Salary:** UoM 8 \- $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super   * Lead a cutting-edge engineering workshop / enable hands-on learning and research impact / collaborate across makerspaces  * Apply now to lead high-impact workshop services that shape future engineers and support world-class research.  * Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.   **The University of Melbourne**   We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. [Discover more via our website.](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/)  **Your next career opportunity**   You will lead a high-tech engineering workshop, delivering safe, hands-on support for teaching, research and student projects. You will guide users through industry-aligned training, manage a skilled technical team and shape inclusive, practical learning environments.  **What you will deliver:**   * Deliver specialist design, CAD/CAM and fabrication services that support teaching, research and competition teams.  * Supervise and mentor technicians, allocating work, monitoring performance and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.  * Provide industry-aligned, competency-based training and supervision that builds user skills, confidence and safe working habits.  * Maintain and service workshop machinery and equipment, embedding Safety-in-Design and rigorous compliance across all activities.  * Identify, manage and escalate operational, safety and service risks while coordinating resources with the Makerspace Supervisor.  **You may be a great fit if you:**   * Hold a relevant degree or trade qualification, or equivalent experience, in engineering or technical workshop disciplines.  * Bring extensive CAD/CAM and engineering design expertise, including CNC workflows and design-for-manufacture processes.  * Lead small technical teams effectively, with a track record of high-quality service and performance management.  * Demonstrate strong knowledge of Australian OHS legislation and experience managing operational and safety risks in workshops.  * Possess qualifications in one or more technical trades such as machining, fabrication, mechatronics, electronics or digital fabrication.  * Offer experience delivering practical, competency-based training or supervision in higher education or industry learning environments.  For further information please refer to the attached PD.   **What we offer you!**   We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:   * Build future financial security with 17% superannuation  * Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being   * Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning  * Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave  * Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company   * Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program   [For more information check out our benefits page!](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits)   **Your new team**   Your new team sits within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology’s Infrastructure group, supporting world-class teaching and research. You will join the Workshop, Makerspaces and Engagement team, who run technical spaces, provide expert training and deliver high-quality fabrication services. The team values collaboration, safety, innovation and inclusive hands-on learning, working closely with academics, students and industry partners. You will contribute to reliable, well-managed workshops and makerspaces that help future engineers and technologists thrive.  **Be Yourself**   The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. [Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-inclusion)  We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. [Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers)  **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**   We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our [Indigenous staff page](https://www.unimelb.edu.au/indigenous/staff) to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.   Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).   **Application essentials:**  * Visit ["apply with us"](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/apply-with-us) to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.  * You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.   * A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.   * Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.   * Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.  **Want to know more?**  * For questions related to our recruitment process email Brett Verity at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])  * For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').   Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.  **Closing date:** 11.55pm on Thursday 9 July 2026 (Melbourne Time)  [**PD - Word**](http://unimelbcloud.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/UOM-Anon-EXT-001/IQD1ZuA3i9lnS7KNcY9z2TzuAaHT9TnkIaTs_qxO52_LmHY?e=5e0eaA&download=1) [**PD - PDF**](http://unimelbcloud.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/UOM-Anon-EXT-001/IQBHG32-OY9-Tq9KO6L2UzanASsKtMeCkyfIS7rtZc4gYSQ?e=KqtQXa&download=1)