• Property and Facilities Division

• Be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose and impact

• Full-time permanent opportunity  

• Salary loading range: $95,761 - $102,302 (HEW Level 6 + Market Loading)

• Based at UQ’s picturesque St Lucia Campus
   

About This Opportunity  

Looking for the Coolest job in town? Join our team as a HVAC Specialist! As a UQ HVAC Specialist (locally known as a Client Facility Coordinator), you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our HVAC systems. You'll be responsible for overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to the overall success of our facilities.

Please Note: This role has a Market Loading of $5900 attached to the base rate (Non-Superannuable).
 

Key responsibilities include:

• HVAC maintenance: Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems across UQ’s St Lucia Campus

• Project management: Assist in the implementation of maintenance projects and initiatives.

• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with clients and contractors to ensure effective service delivery.

• Operational Excellence: Ensure high-quality service, compliance, and team development.

• Technical expertise: Apply your knowledge of HVAC systems to resolve maintenance issues and optimize performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions & 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Discounted On site parking available (starting from $5.75 a day)

• On campus childcare options

• Staff Study Options

• Salary packaging options
   

About You

Are you a skilled professional with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities? Then this role might be for you. In this role you'll be responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and maintaining high standards. Your qualifications should include relevant education or experience, technical expertise in building maintenance, and a proven ability to manage projects and contracts effectively. If you're a dedicated and skilled professional, we invite you to apply.
 

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including; right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.  

 
Questions?  

To discuss this role please contact Scott Newton via email: [email protected]

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.  

 Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: 

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About you’   

• Resume  

 
Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Applications close 20/10/2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-39624). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 28/10/2024.