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Electrician - Client Facility Coordinator
Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-52925
* Property and Facilities
* 1 x Full-time Permanent Position
* The base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.98 + 17% Super
* Excellent team atmosphere, great work life balance and power tools provided.
* Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Trade Specialist, known internally as a Client Facility Coordinator, for a dynamic and hands-on trade role. Reporting to the Client Facility Manager, this position is critical in delivering maintenance services and projects to support operational and strategic goals within a dedicated Precinct Area. You will coordinate the end-to-end maintenance process, ensuring services align with client needs and broader University and Property & Facilities Division strategies.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Perform hands-on trade-based statutory, preventative, and corrective maintenance for building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire, and electrical systems.
* Supervise and coordinate contractors, ensuring high-quality and timely service delivery.
* Conduct building inspections, provide condition assessments, and advise on technical solutions.
* Develop and implement cost-effective maintenance strategies aligned with the University's goals.
* Collaborate on projects to enhance existing systems and improve operational performance.
* Participate in on-call rosters, uphold WHS standards, and assist with maintenance audits.
The base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.98 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6). A pre-determined market loading amount will also be applied to the base salary.
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 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
* Power Tools provided
* Family friendly and flexible work environment
* Electric Buggy to travel around campus will be provided
* 17% superannuation contributions
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Access to flexible working arrangements including the option for a 9 day fortnight, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave
* Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
* UQ Study for Staff (discounted postgraduate courses including mini MBA)
* On campus childcare options
* Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
* Salary packaging options
About You
* Completion of a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
* Must possess a current open Queensland Driver's Licence.
* Technical trade background with knowledge and technical experience in the provision of building maintenance services in large, complex buildings (including technical, scientific or laboratory facilities).
* Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical or plumbing services in large, complex buildings (including technical, scientific or laboratory facilities), including: Large reticulated chilled water systems; First-in fault-finding on fume cupboards; Compressed air and vacuum systems; Building management systems / Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
* Ability to apply structured problem solving approaches and good judgement to analyse, manage and resolve a diverse range of maintenance issues.
* Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and establish and become a trusted adviser and service provider to key clients.
* Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills to support delivery of maintenance services and the implementation of key facilities management initiatives.
* Experience working in maintenance service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
* Willingness to learn and undertake further training as required.
Desirable
* Elevated work platform (EWP) licence
* Dual Trade certificate – PLC and Dynalit
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and professional qualification check.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rion Senior at
For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) 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' section
* 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.
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Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
Applications close Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52925)
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