Campus Services Officer

• Exciting opportunity to leverage your trade knowledge in the facility services team at the University of Western Australia.
• Full-time appointment on a permanent basis
• Base salary range: Level 6, (from 1 July 2024): $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

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.

About the team

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. Within the Central SDC the role shares accountability for the operational delivery of Campus Management services and its primary customers are the Central Units and the whole of the University.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under limited supervision, be responsible for localised delivery of Campus Management services. You will be a liaison point and provide expert advice and service to staff in the Service Delivery Centre’s (SDC’s), as well as providing quality assurance and oversight of outsourced functions, focusing on the coordination of maintenance and services related activities.

About you

• Are you a skilled tradesperson or supervisor who’s tired of the daily grind?
• Do you want a chance to utilise your expertise without the constant pressure of being on the tools?

If so, we're looking for someone like you!

This is your opportunity to transition your valuable trade knowledge into a new role that offers a better work-life balance. You'll be able to mentor and guide others, ensuring top-quality work is delivered, while freeing yourself from the physical demands of the job.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Qualifications in a relevant trade discipline or equivalent experience and competency
• Substantial experience in coordinating building maintenance and services
• Ability to support preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining University facilities and equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and associated control systems
• Highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community and stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Ability to read and interpret Australian Standards, BCA, federal, state and local codes
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality customer service
• Substantial knowledge and demonstrated application of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), Australian Standards (AS)

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: P24 32 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Campus Services Officer] - Position Number [315693, 315706, 315707, 315937, 315708] - Level [6] (1).pdf

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 30 June 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Andrew Thomson 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.

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.