• Property and Facilities
• Full-time, fixed-term position for three years
• Base salary will be in the range $132,647 - $140,276 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
• Join a high-performing, inclusive team to build strong partnerships and drive impactful campus infrastructure improvements
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join UQ's Property and Facilities Division as Senior Building Services Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the technical quality and assurance of building services across the UQ portfolio.

As an experienced, multi-disciplinary Building Services Engineer, you will provide expert technical leadership across both major capital developments and operational projects. You'll play a key role in shaping UQ's built environment by ensuring building services are designed and delivered to the highest standards.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong engagement with internal stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and operational staff, as well as external consultants and contractors.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expert technical support across the Building Services portfolio, including data analysis, field investigations, and resolution of project or operational issues.
• Lead technical reviews for all capital works projects, contributing to design workshops, performance optimisation, and whole-of-life cost assessments.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Property & Facilities and external partners to ensure integrated project delivery and a unified approach.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learnt, feedback to design standards, and ongoing professional development to stay current with industry requirements.

For a full copy of the position description, please contact [email protected]

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering and bring over seven years of experience in the Building Services sector. You will possess strong project management capabilities, with a proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget while managing competing priorities. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential, enabling effective engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced technical knowledge across Building Services disciplines, including legal compliance, workplace health and safety, energy performance metrics, and systems such as BMS, asset management platforms, and BIM.

Strong analytical and reporting skills, strategic thinking around energy and sustainability, and a high level of organisation and attention to detail are also critical. Additionally, you will have leadership experience in coordinating teams, resolving issues, and navigating project delivery phases, including practical completion and defects liability, along with a solid understanding of construction contracts, design documentation, and collaborative stakeholder management.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Brooke Veliscek, Director, Infrastructure and Sustainability via [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
• Resume

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52390).