Technical Project Manager

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The School of Materials Science and Engineering is one of the top ranked Materials programs in the Asia-

Pacific regions and strongly positioned in every facet of materials science and engineering. It offers undergraduate programs in Materials Science and Engineering (Honours) as well as a number of combined degree programs with Chemical Engineering Biomedical Engineering and Commerce.

The Technical Project Manager plays a lead role in the project operation and delivery of a Cooperative Research Centre Project (CRC-P) between UNSW and industry partner MicroTau titled Shark Scales: Scale Manufacture of Shark Skin for Clean Aviation. This role provides integrated facility and laboratory management technical support and operational leadership for UNSWs roll-to-roll (R2R) printing capability and associated laboratories and is based in the School of Materials Science & Engineering.

This role is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of project milestones safe and compliant operation of the roll-to-roll printing facility effective engagement with internal and external users and the translation of scale-up printing technologies into pilot-scale manufacturing demonstrations. The position also oversees UNSW shared lab access training facility scheduling maintenance and compliance with UNSW governance safety and operational requirements..

About the role

• $127K - $143Kplus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term 12 months
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operation of the roll-to-roll printing pilot facility and associated laboratories to support delivery of the MicroTau CRC-P and related projects.
• Partner with the CRC-P Project Team MicroTau and other external partners to monitor and report on progress of facility-dependent tasks and milestones; identify problems early and propose practical technically sound solutions to ensure project milestones can be met.
• Oversee and coordinate effective communications with key stakeholders CRC-P partners external users and OEM suppliers.
• Lead the continuous improvement of facility processes documentation and user experience drawing on best practice from large-scale roll-to-roll manufacturing and scale-up environments.
• Determine training requirements and then develop plan deliver and document safety and technical training for users of the roll-to-roll pilot line and other equipment in the laboratory.
• Manage laboratory and facility access for both internal and external users.
• Manage facility booking and scheduling systems for both internal and external users.
• Ensure the pilot facility and associated laboratories operate in full compliance with UNSW safety protocols policies and regulatory obligations.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Ensure hazards and risks psychosocial and physical are identified and controlled for tasks projects and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.

About the successful applicant
(selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Postgraduate degree (or equivalent relevant experience) in Chemical Engineering Materials Science Materials Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) working in university or comparable research facility management.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with scale-up of printing or coating technologies into pilot production or demonstration environments. Formal training certification or documented training record from a large-scale roll-to-roll OEM (e.g. roll-to-roll equipment manufacturer) in operation maintenance or process optimisation of R2R systems is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UNSW (or equivalent) safety protocols policies and safety regulations for laboratory and pilot-scale operations including chemical mechanical and electrical safety.
• Demonstrated experience in planning delivering and recording user training in technical and safety topics including maintaining robust training records and competency registers.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including academic staff professional staff students and external industry partners.
• Knowledge of university procurement procedures relevant to facility operations including procurement of consumables and chemicals coordination of maintenance and service contracts and support for equipment upgrades and cost-recovery arrangements for facility users.
• Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet competing deadlines using sound judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team while also taking initiative and working independently to manage competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSWs aims objectives and values in action together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position descriptionin your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:
Bo Qu
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Applications close: February 26^th 2025

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Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
National and International Criminal history checks
Entitlement to work and ID checks
Working With Children Checks
Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
Verification of relevant qualifications
Verification of relevant professional membership
Employment history and reference checks
Financial responsibility assessments/checks
Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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