Senior Technical Officer - Building

Campus Management

• Oversee a high level of civil and structural services at multiple University sites that are critical for business continuity
• Full-time position on an ongoing 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 the appointee you will, under broad direction, provide a high level of civil and structural services for the University and liaise with University stakeholders, external consultants and contractors to oversee the civil and structural elements of campus buildings and new construction projects. You will also be required to manage the structural integrity program and overview the safety and adequacy of building structures and provide advice on building compliance.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Extensive knowledge of building practice and construction, building codes regulations and statutory requirements
• Ability to monitor and report on construction projects in accordance with the contract, including attending design and site meetings, conducting site inspections and identifying and resolving defects issues
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal clients and external consultants, for major capital projects, refurbishments and minor works and maintenance works.
• Registered builder in Western Australia is preferred

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION [Senior Technical Officer, Building] - Position Number [322261] - Level [8].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, 7 July 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Stuart Downes at *************@uwa.edu.au

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 *********@uwa.edu.au 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.