• Excellent work life balance
• Actively seek out innovative solutions to enhance maintenance processes and efficiency.
• Two Full-time appointments available on a permanent/ongoing basis
• Base salary range (Level 7): $ 100,524– $ 111,534. p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Campus Management is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research, and campus life. Campus Management delivers a range of university-wide services including strategic planning, property management, facilities operations, major projects and developments, sustainability, landscape, security, and transport. 

About the opportunity

You will take a key role in the delivery of a safe, high-quality, customer focused HVAC service. This will include both planned and reactive maintenance, installation project works, high level supervision of outsourced mechanical service providers and ensuring all regulatory compliance is achieved. You will be a member of the maintenance department. Have great communication skills and the ability to provide advice, and support to all stakeholders and others across the university regarding UWA HVAC infrastructure and significant legislative, regulatory, and statutory obligations for the university.

About you

• Relevant Technical or Trade Qualification
• Substantial relevant technical experience in the full range of HVAC and building engineering services
• Substantial in-depth knowledge in the full range of building engineering services including safety and compliance issues
• Ability to work independently and apply judgement and innovation in the solution of complex operational problems

Note:

• After hours work may be required
• Occasional weekend work
• Restricted Electrical License
• Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence
• High risk work licence

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description- Operations Officer - HVAC (517551).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Mick Wright at mick.wright@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 13 September 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Benefits

• Work from home, part-time, and job-sharing options considered.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more. 12.5 days paid personal/carer’s leave with eligible staff receiving 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• Salary packaging options and 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.