Careers at UniSC

• Campus Development & Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 5, $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, Ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join our team and take on a key role in facilities maintenance and technical support! You'll manage and prioritise contracted works, supplier services, and product provisions, ensuring all tasks are completed to high standards and in compliance with policies, industry regulations, and health and safety legislation. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Please note, while the primary responsibilities of this position are based at the Sunshine Coast Campus, travel will be required to support Campus Development and Service activities at the Thompson Institute, Gympie, Tewantin, and other campuses or locations as needed.

For a tour of our campus facilities, please visit the Locations page on our website.

You will

• Act as the Maintenance Services point of contact for the administration and delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, conduct of minor works, procurement of minor contracts and contractor engagement across planned and corrective maintenance areas in the delivery of timely and efficient services for Facilities Management across the University;
• Ensure scheduled works are completed on time, within budget, to the required quality standards and in compliance with workplace health and safety requirements; and
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure reliable and efficient maintenance services are provided across the organisation.

About you

You have excellent administrative skills, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite and experience using electronic and digital systems like maintenance management systems, databases, and spreadsheets. Your well-developed communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build rapport and collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, contractors, and suppliers. You’re also highly organised, with strong planning, time management, and problem-solving abilities that help you thrive in fast-paced environments, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines with ease.

You will possess:

• Completion of a diploma combined with relevant work experience in building services, maintenance and compliance, or construction contract management or related area or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience in the delivery of maintenance, and facilities management services in a large, commercial, and complex work environment including quality management skills and the ability to monitor, evaluate and report on service delivery.
• High level of contractor governance experience required, including an understanding of public liability, health and safety, general insurances, safe work method statements, contractor inductions, and site introductions.
• Experience in financial expenditure and budget reconciliation (Additionally, experience in developing packages of work for tender, reporting and budget management will be highly regarded)
• knowledge and understanding of relevant HSW legislation and practical application in the workplace.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including the scoping and visual checking of maintenance works and doing so in a safe manner; adhering to manual handling guidelines and undertaking tasks in accordance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence (Class C).

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  Maintenance Services Officer.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website.

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 29 November 2024.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Owen Evans
Facilities Maintenance Manager (Northern) – Campus Development Services
Telephone: 07 5456 5160
Email: oevans@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.