Engineering Services Manager

Estate Built Environment – Operational Services

- Continuing, full-time
- Armidale based role.
- $ 135,213 to $ 144,591 per annum (insert Level) + 17% super
- Salary packaging options available
- Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence
- Skilled Staff: 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown leave
- Free on campus parking
- On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space

About the role

The Engineering Services Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the University’s electrical, mechanical, fire safety and emergency services functions. This role is responsible for the management of service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement across these disciplines, including ownership of associated data, digital systems and asset management platforms. The position ensures engineering services are delivered safely, efficiently and in alignment with the UNE Strategic Plan and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Associate Director Facilities and Operational Services and operates under their broad direction.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and substantial technical expertise in electrical services, fire compliance or facilities management; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in fire compliance management,



including statutory requirements, Australian Standards, and Essential Fire Safety Measures (EFSM).
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and develop strategic asset and maintenance plans, as well as experience in the management of mechanical, electrical and fire services delivery, and maintenance in a building / facilities environment. Demonstrated ability to manage capital and operational tender processes and contracts across mechanical, electrical and fire services in line with strategic objectives.
- Experience in successfully leading and managing multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical and fire/emergency services in a changing business environment, including experience in change management.
- High level analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement, best practice, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to build solid working relationships at all levels.

About the Department

The Estate and Built Environment (EBE) Directorate is responsible for the management of buildings, infrastructure, grounds and facility services across UNE properties and is part of the Chief Operating Officer's Portfolio.



EBE consists of the units of Operational Services, Project Delivery and Asset Services.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Associate Director Facilities and Operational Services Kathy Little phone: 0417 676 255 email: [email protected]

- If you require any adjustments or support to fully participate—such as an alternative format for the application form—please contact your Talent Acquisition Consultant at [email protected] or on 02 6773 3705.
- If you have a disability and would like a confidential conversation about working at UNE, you are welcome to contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-unefor further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position.

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience.

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📌 Engineering Services Manager (Armidale)
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