Property and Facilities Full-time, continuing position Salary will be in the range $97,269–$104,349 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6) An additional allowance is paid on top of the base salary 9-day fortnight option available Based At our stunning Herston Campus Trade the Unpredictability for Something More Consistent We know this may not be the highest-paying electrician role advertised in Brisbane. What we can offer is something that can be harder to find in the trade industry: a permanent role with consistent hours, one primary home base, a 36.25-hour week and the ability to know where you are starting and finishing most days. No constantly changing construction sites. No chasing the next contract. No spending half your day driving between residential callouts. No wondering what happens when the current project ends. You will be based primarily at UQ’s Herston campus, with opportunities to work across UQ’s other Brisbane sites. This gives you the stability of a regular workplace without being stuck looking at the same four walls every day. Some days will be busy with urgent faults, competing maintenance requests and contractor activity. Other days will give you the breathing room to focus on preventative maintenance, inspections, planned improvements and the jobs that are difficult to get to in a constantly reactive environment. The work is varied, the environment is stable and you will finish most days knowing where you will be starting again tomorrow.

About This Chance

The University of Queensland is seeking a qualified Maintenance Electrician to help keep our campuses and facilities operating safely and reliably. This is a hands‑on maintenance position covering planned and reactive electrical work, fault‑finding, repairs, inspections and minor installations. You will work across a diverse property portfolio that includes health and research facilities, teaching spaces, offices, heritage buildings, event venues and operational infrastructure. You will remain connected to the tools while also developing your experience in contractor coordination, facilities management, stakeholder engagement and minor project delivery.

Your work may include:

- Undertaking planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
- Diagnosing faults and completing practical, long‑term repairs.
- Responding to electrical breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
- Completing inspections, testing and preventative maintenance.
- Carrying out minor electrical installations, alterations and upgrades.
- Maintaining lighting, power, switchboards and associated infrastructure.
- Coordinating and supervising specialist electrical contractors.
- Supporting refurbishments, minor projects and infrastructure improvements.
- Providing technical advice to facilities staff and campus stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate work orders, inspection results and maintenance records.
- Identifying recurring faults and opportunities to improve asset performance.




- Ensuring all work complies with electrical safety legislation, Australian Standards and UQ procedures.
- Participating in an after‑hours on‑call roster where required.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of skilled tradespeople, technical specialists, engineers and facilities professionals.

We offer a range of benefits and rewards, including:

- 17% employer superannuation contributions.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- The option to work a 9-day fortnight.
- A 36.25-hour working week.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Flexible start and finish times.
- Purchased leave options.
- Regular overtime opportunities and competitive on‑call rates.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- UQ Study for Staff.
- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport access.
- Free annual flu vaccinations.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
- On‑campus childcare options.
- Affordable staff parking.
- An electric buggy for travel around campus where required.

About You

We are seeking an experienced, trade‑qualified professional with strong technical maintenance knowledge and a proactive, customer‑focused approach. You will bring:

- A relevant trade qualification, ideally in plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical services or another related building‑services discipline.
- Experience working in maintenance, trades or facilities environments, preferably within a large or complex site.
- Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance activities or minor works.
- Strong technical knowledge of building services and infrastructure systems.
- An understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, codes, compliance requirements and safe work practices.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Sound problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage competing operational priorities.
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to use maintenance‑management and administrative systems.
- A current open Queensland Driver Licence.
- A willingness to participate in after‑hours or on‑call arrangements where required.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from candidates who bring diversity to the University. Further information is available on UQ’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic,



Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

Applications close Sunday 13th September at 11.00pm AEST (R-67485).

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state‑of-the‑art facilities, libraries, and cutting‑edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalised guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

UQ values equity, diversity, and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high‑quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

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📌 Client Facility Coordinator (Electrician) (Queensland)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Queensland