Coordinator, Fabrications Operations

Job no: 575061
Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds
Categories: Administration, Technical

Coordinator, Fabrication Operations

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and fixed term to January 2026
• HEW 7 $105,933- $116,643 + 17% Superannuation

About the role:

The Coordinator, Fabrication Operations is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and development of all workshop and fabrication facilities within Deakin's ManuFutures innovation precinct. The position ensures the safe, effective, and efficient use of advanced manufacturing resources by internal stakeholders, industry tenants, and external clients.

As a Coordinator, Fabrication Operations, you will:

• Administer, maintain and optimise workshop and fabrication facilities, including CNC machines, 3D printers, electronics benches, and general fabrication equipment.
• Coordinate the full lifecycle of fabrication requests including provision of assistance with scoping, suitability and guidance to external clients and tenants, to intake, scheduling and delivery.
• Maintain workshop OH&S compliance, machine documentation, environmental and waste management protocols, and ensure a safe working environment for all users.
• Deliver practical training and supervision for students, staff, tenants and interns on machinery use, fabrication workflows, workshop protocols and provide appropriate support for skills development and future talent pipelines.
• Administer and enhance workshop scheduling and workflow management systems, including approval and accreditation processes for equipment use.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Minimum 5 years of extensive experience in managing fabrication or prototyping workshops, or an equivalent combination of practical experience and relevant training.
• Experience across a range of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, 3D printing, general fabrication, and workshop safety practices.
• Experience in training others, troubleshooting equipment faults, and managing user access in high-usage workshop environments.
• Knowledge of OH&S and environmental regulations relevant to workshop operation and machinery use.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Orlando Rodriguez, Consultant, Engineering Services, Entrepreneurship on Orlando.rodriguez@deakin.edu.au

Applications for this position close on Monday 4th August 2025 at 11.55pm.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.