Facilities Technical Officer, Mechanical

3 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia University of Newcastle Full time

Full time continuing opportunity based at our Callaghan Campus
- Higher Education Worker Level 7 + 17% superannuation
- Coordinate facilities maintenance and service delivery for the University

**Be challenged and imagine with us**:
The Facilities Technical Officer, Mechanical, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of mechanical services across the University estate. This role focuses on maintaining a quality experience for all people within the precinct.

In this role you will:

- Assess, triage, and resolve operational issues as they arise.
- Coordinate staff and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of all maintenance and operations services.
- Ensure service delivery is in accordance with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and University policies and procedures.
- This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)._

**How will you inspire us?**:
You will have:

- Specialist expertise and experience coordinating mechanical facilities maintenance for a complex property portfolio.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills leading to successful outcomes for both customers and institution.
- High level communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

**What we offer**:
The remuneration for this position is from $95,822 to $107,800 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

**About our University**:
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) portfolio is part of the Resources Division, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. IFS is responsible for the planning, development and operation of the University’s physical estate and a comprehensive range of campus services (including student accommodation) to support the strategic objectives of the University and meet the needs of students, staff and the University community.
- We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do._

**Your next steps**:

- Your resume
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below _(please note that these might differ slightly from the Position Description)_
- Experience in Mechanical Services contract operations, systems, administration and auditing, across a broad and complex property portfolio particularly in related areas such as Health and Education sectors, will be highly regarded.
- A Supervisors Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and/or “ARCtick” Refrigeration license with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education in an areas such as facilities maintenance or mechanical services provision.
- Outstanding leadership ability, communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
- High level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage several tasks simultaneously to meet competing deadlines, operating effectively under pressure.
- Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.
- Demonstrated experience in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) software such as IBM Maximo or similar to manage work orders, asset management and associated complex workflows.
- Demonstrated experience in Financial System software such as Technology One or similar to manage purchase orders and associated invoices.

**Please upload your Cover Letter **and** response to the requested Criteria as **one** PDF document**.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

**Contact Us**:
**Closing date: Thursday 15 February 2023 at 11.59pm AEST**

**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you**

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