Maintenance Officer

time left to apply End Date: September 5, 2025 (16 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR103904

About The Team

The Campus Development Department provides the highest quality asset and facility management services to support the teaching, research and commercial activities of Murdoch University.

Campus Development delivers a range of services and advice to the University, including new building projects, refurbishments, Facility management, asset and maintenance, infrastructure planning and campus master planning.

Your New Role

To ensure that Reactive Work is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with university policy and procedure whilst achieving safety compliance and client satisfaction.

This position is accountable for ensuring the following services and operations are effectively

planned, purposefully delivered, efficiently operated and aligned to meet the University's

strategic needs and objectives:

- General building operations and maintenance operations
- Relocation of furniture, equipment and staff
- Management of MU contractors on Campus
- Effectively maintain relevant documents, databases and records
- Liaise with Campus Operations on the management of campus security, grounds and cleaning contractors

Your Key responsibilities will include –

- Liaise with customers to identify needs and agree on the scope of works to be undertaken, ensure stakeholders are aware of any impacts
- Establish realistic timeframes for completion of jobs and provide feedback to the stakeholder on the progress of the job and matters that may impact on the completion of the job
- Ensure works are completed within budget
- Supervise contracts as needed, to ensure works are completed to required standard
- Complete all administration, recording and reporting associate with work undertaken.

This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of $71,904 – $78,826 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 4% increase
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

- Relevant experience in facilities management or related environment
- Possession of a 'C' class vehicle drivers' licence
- Basic maintenance and technical abilities
- Ability to successfully work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including the ability to work with limited resources

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Richard Brennand , Manager Facilities and Maintenance and quote JR103904 as the reference.

Applications Close on 4th September 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At Murdoch, we pride ourselves on our diverse and vibrant workplace. We are committed to the recruitment and development of skilled and passionate people, who want to make a difference to the world around them.

With more than 24,000 students and 2000 staff across 4 campuses in the Perth area as well as centres in Singapore and Dubai, Murdoch has an ambitious agenda both locally and internationally. With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University will help you discover how to make a difference.

When you join our University, you'll work alongside a team of hard-working and dedicated professionals, while developing a fulfilling career in an inclusive and flexible workplace. There's never been a better time to join us.

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