Senior Technical Officer - Mechanical

Campus Management

• Oversee mechanical services at multiple University sites that are critical for business continuity
• Full-time position on a permanent basis
• Level 8, base salary range: effective from 1 July 2024 $112,114 – $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

About the team

Campus Management is responsible for planning, developing and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research and campus life. Campus Management delivers a comprehensive range of University-wide services.

About the opportunity

As a Senior Technical Officer, you will provide a high level of mechanical services, technical evaluation and advice across a wide range of University campus facilities, including regional sites as required.

You will lead or consult with stakeholders, external consultants and contractors on mechanical service, lifecycle renewal and maintenance projects. You will also overview the safety and adequacy of the Campus mechanical infrastructure, including its centralised chilled water network, and provide back-up response during critical incidents.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Extensive knowledge and application of AS 1668 (Mechanical Ventilation and Air-conditioning) and ASHRAE Standards
• Substantial knowledge of operation of centralised chilled water system, including high voltage chillers and thermal storage
• Substantial knowledge of building management systems and hydraulics services (e.g., process water cooling)
• Practical knowledge of energy management, specifically energy efficiency standards and thermal metering and monitoring
• Substantial knowledge of computer applications used in mechanical engineering
• Experience in a tertiary education or similar environment is desirable

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Senior Technical Officer - Mechanical 515146.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 7 July 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Stuart Downes on 0439571655 or at [email protected].

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

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

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 a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• 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.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.