Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Faculty Workshop Group
DUTY STATEMENT: HEW6 Senior Technical Officer - Instrumentation
Primary Purpose of Position
This position supports undergraduate and research activities associated with the complete design,
construction, maintenance and implementation of instrumented equipment. The position also provides
support to technical staff and users of the Instrumentation Workshop.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervisory
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Assist Workshop Supervisor with management of workload, logistic and administrative tasks
to support efficient operation of workshop facilities and deputise for the position in their
absence, and
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Provide supervision of student work areas within Instrumentation Workshop.
Technical
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Develop and maintain undergraduate experimental equipment that meets teaching and
learning imperatives;
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Document equipment design, modification and repairs to a level sufficient to enable
subsequent construction and maintenance by other personnel;
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Design, fabrication and repair of electronic equipment;
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Assist undergraduate students with design and construction of apparatus for thesis and major
design and build projects;
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Provide instruction in instrumentation, test & fabrication techniques to students and staff;
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Keep abreast with technological developments, computerised equipment and software in the
area of electronic design and instrumentation, and
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Participate in the regular maintenance and improvement of workshop facilities, with
particular focus on modernisation and occupational health and safety.
Occupational Health and Safety
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Conduct workshop inductions for new staff, students and visitors;
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Perform Risk Assessments on activities undertaken to fulfil the role in accordance with the
University’s Risk Management System (see the University’s website at
http://www.uq.edu.au/ohs/index.html?page=29960), and
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Comply with requirements of Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation
and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Faculty
Unit.
Other
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Comply with the University’s Code of Conduct (see the University’s web site at
http://www.uq.edu.au/staff/employment);
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Adopt sustainable practices in all work activities and comply with associated legislation and
related sustainability responsibilities and procedures developed by the University (see the
University’s web site at http://www.uq.edu.au/sustainability/responsibilities, and
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Other duties consistent with the above as directed from time to time by supervisor.
Reporting Relationships
The position reports to the Instrumentation Support Group Manager.
Created by: Ray White, 08/09/11
Document: DS-006-C
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