Uq
Electrician - Building Maintenance
Company
Role
Electrician - Building Maintenance
Location
Australia
Job type
Full-time
Found on Mokaru
19 hours ago
Salary
Job description
Full-time, continuing opportunity
$97,268 – $104,348 + 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6) + Additional allowance
Based at our well-connected Herston campus
About This Opportunity
Step into a hands-on role where your expertise directly supports a vibrant and complex campus environment. As an Electrician (internally titled Client Facility Coordinator), you will play a vital role in ensuring essential infrastructure, plant and building systems operate safely and efficiently. Working within a collaborative and high-performing Property and Facilities team, you’ll enjoy autonomy in your day, backed by strong leadership and a supportive trades network. This is a trade-qualified role that includes an additional allowance, participation in an on-call roster, and exposure to diverse, large-scale facility operations. At UQ, you’ll be part of something bigger, contributing to the safe operation of world-class facilities that enable teaching, research and community impact.
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering statutory, preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical and building systems
Diagnosing faults and resolving a wide range of technical issues across complex facilities
Supporting the safe operation of electrical, HVAC, fire, security and building management systems
Coordinating contractors and trades while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across site
About UQ
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
Electric Buggy provided to travel around campus
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including 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
Salary packaging options
Why Join the UQ Trades Team?
Working as a tradesperson at the University of Queensland is different from most trade jobs. Here's what sets us apart:
Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
Enjoy set work hours, giving you the flexibility to be present for important family events (with rare exceptions for emergencies).
Start and finish your day at the same location, with no unpredictable travel between job sites.
Enjoy an air-conditioned lunchroom and offices for comfort during breaks and admin tasks.
Experience autonomy in your workload, as we trust you to get the job done without micromanagement.
Become familiar with your job locations, creating a sense of stability and efficiency in your day.
Enjoy a 36.25 hr week with the flexibility to adjust it to fit a 9-day fortnight.
A Supportive, Collaborative Environment
Work side by side with other skilled tradespeople and engineers.
Receive real support when you need it - you’re never on your own.
Learn from experienced colleagues and develop new skills across multiple disciplines.
Outstanding Benefits
20 days annual leave per year.
9 sick days annually.
4 carers' days (non-cumulative).
Regular opportunities for overtime and excellent on-call rates.
Training provided where required.
Clear pathways for growth and development.
A lifestyle that’s hard to quantify. These conditions create a work-life balance that's rare in the trade industry. Many of our team members say the regular hours have had a positive impact on their families and overall wellbeing, and they're glad they made the move to UQ.
About You
You’re a qualified electrician with strong maintenance experience in large or complex facilities. You enjoy variety in your day, take pride in solving problems properly, and can work both independently and as part of a team.
You’ll bring:
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Current open Queensland Driver’s Licence
Experience in commercial or complex building maintenance
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
Good working knowledge of building services and plant
Ability to coordinate contractors and manage competing priorities
Sound communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach
Basic computer skills across multiple platforms
It would also be great if you have:
EWP licence
Dual trade, PLC or Dynalite experience
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steve Lawler – Client Facility Manager (Remote Sites) via email: s.lawler@pf.uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63862).
