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Facilities Management is responsible for the performance and sustainability of UniSQ’s physical infrastructure and ensures a safe learning and working environment to support the University’s academic and research endeavours and the delivery of quality and excellence in the student and staff on-campus experience.
Facilities Management also has responsibility for a centralised Facilities Portfolio Plan (FPP) to deliver strategic value and capability in support of UniSQ strategic objectives. Capital Projects within the FPP are implemented via multiple projects across UniSQ campuses and project boards.
What will you do?
Reporting to the Manager (Building Services), you will:
- Have oversight of all electrical and mechanical works across all campuses, including preventative, planned and corrective maintenance, asset replacements and management of associated staff and contractors.
- Lead Toowoomba’s campus electrical and mechanical maintenance to deliver a strategic, planned, and preventative approach to the maintenance of the estate, increasing asset reliability and improving student and staff experience.
- Be UniSQ’s technical expert for electrical and mechanical activities and be responsible for contributing to the people management, financial management and operational management of Toowoomba’s campus electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Ensure that all areas of responsibility will generate operational efficiencies and support the principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
What will help you succeed?
The successful appointee will need to understand the strategic goals of the University and consider how their area of responsibility can contribute to the attainment of those goals. Additionally, you will have:
- Qualifications in the management of electrical and mechanical systems, with experience in operating and managing High Voltage electrical assets is desirable;
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a commercial or institutional environment as well as your budget management experience;
- Being a proactive leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others to ensure operational outcomes are delivered on time;
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience working with complex building and infrastructure electrical systems;
- Demonstrated experience in managing and operating electrical, mechanical and air-conditioning systems;
- Demonstrated ability to use facilities management software applications for accessing, inputting, compiling and interpreting a range of data to support decision making.
What we can offer you
- On-the-job-learning and internal career opportunities, as well as access to an extensive learning and development portfolio
- Generous employer superannuation contributions
- Salary sacrifice
- USQ sponsored Fit and Well Corporate Program which includes gym membership
- Discounted personal travel and health services
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values, and champions, embraces and respects differences. Applications are supported and encouraged from all diversity groups.
We understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances. We recognise the importance of considering achievement relative to opportunity and encourage you to outline any factors which may have resulted in a limited career progression.
Location
Based at UniSQ’s Toowoomba campus, the Toowoomba region offers a relaxed lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere and is a great choice for those wanting to escape big city life whilst still pursuing their career goals.
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and aim to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups.
With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances. We recognise the importance of considering achievement relative to opportunity and encourage you to outline factors such as career breaks, gender, family, or other factors which may have resulted in a limited career progression.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nathan Jones, Director (Facilities Management Operations) on telephone +61 7 4631 2167 or email ************@usq.edu.au .
Reference Number: 0284_08/22
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $119,894 to $137,674 pa (includes salary range of $101,304 to $116,328 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)
Closes: Monday, 19 September 2022
At UniSQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.
If you think you can bring this role to life, we invite you to submit your resume/CV along with a two-page statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. You can find out more about the role in the Position Description.
