Position Details

Fixed term for 12 months| Full-Time I Multiple Positions Available
Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a. + 17% superannuation
Location: Tonsley/Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Flinders Factory of the Future are seeking multiple Project Engineers to deliver a diverse range of collaborative research and development projects to support innovation in advanced manufacturing. Working closely with industry, government, and university stakeholders, you will contribute to the setup, operation, and demonstration of cutting-edge technologies aligned with Flinders University’s strategic goals.

As a Project Engineer, you will also:

Deliver scoped and budgeted research projects in collaboration with industry partners.
Provide technical advice and demonstrations of advanced manufacturing equipment and processes.
Support the setup, maintenance, and safe operation of equipment and facilities.

About You

You are a practical, hands-on problem solver with a background in engineering and an interest in advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. Whether you are at the start of your career and eager to build real-world project experience, or bringing applied knowledge from industry, you are motivated by collaboration, learning, and contributing to impactful research that supports Australian innovation. You are organised, adaptable, and ready to work as part of a team shaping the future of manufacturing.

You will bring:

A relevant engineering degree.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Demonstrated experience or an ability to learn a range of computer software languages.

Why Join Flinders Factory of the Future (FFF)

Flinders Factory of the Future is a world-class advanced manufacturing accelerator that brings together businesses and researchers to drive the growth of high-value manufacturing and associated skills in Australia. Funded by the South Australian and Commonwealth Governments, Flinders Factory of the Future collaborates with industry partners to drive technology adoption, workforce development, and innovation translation—helping manufacturing businesses stay competitive. The facility enables the uptake and diffusion of advanced technologies by Australian businesses, supporting supplier pathways in a a range of sectors, through research, training and technology adoption..

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below four Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree with relevant experience in engineering; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.
- Demonstrated ability in undertaking research with limited supervision and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other researchers in project or research teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of advanced manufacturing technologies and the application of human factors in advanced manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience or an ability to learn a range of computer software languages.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Marko Meinecke.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

17 Aug 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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