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.

Your Work Environment

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 wide-ranging, the environment is stable and you will finish most days knowing where you will be starting again tomorrow.

About This Opportunity

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 Task Overview

- 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.

The Role Offers

A Predictable Working Week

You will work a 36.25‑hour week, with the option to arrange your hours across a 9‑day fortnight.

While urgent faults and operational requirements may occasionally change the plan, most days you will know where you are starting, what hours you are working and when you are likely to finish.

A Regular Home Base

Herston will be your primary base, allowing you to become familiar with the buildings, infrastructure, people and recurring maintenance requirements of the site. There will also be opportunities to work across UQ's wider Brisbane property portfolio, giving you variety without the constant travel and uncertainty of moving between unrelated customer sites.

A Varied Pace

Not every day needs to feel like an emergency.

Some days will involve urgent faults, breakdowns and competing priorities.

Other days will allow you to complete preventative maintenance, inspec

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📌 Client Facility Coordinator (Electrician) (Brisbane City)
🏢 UQ
📍 Brisbane City