Electrician

• Exciting opportunity for experienced Maintenance Electrician within the Campus Management department at UWA
• Level 7, full-time appointment on a permanent/ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $92,679 – $102,830 p.a plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

Campus Management is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research, and campus life. Campus Management delivers a range of university-wide services including strategic planning, property management, facilities operations, major projects and developments, sustainability, landscape, security, and transport. 

About the opportunity

Reporting to UWA’s Electrical Team Leader, you will play a key role in the delivery of a safe, high-quality, customer focused electrical service. This includes both planned and reactive maintenance, installation project works, high level supervision of outsourced electrical service providers and ensuring all regulatory electrical compliance is achieved.

As a member of the maintenance department, you will also provide advice and support to stakeholders across the University regarding UWA electrical infrastructure with significant legislative, regulatory, and statutory obligations for the University.

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have an ‘A’ grade electrical license with significant relevant maintenance experience, including the quality control and supervision of outsourced contractors. You will also have sound knowledge of current technical trade regulations and experience with researching and proposing new innovative methodologies to site maintenance requirements. Applicants with additional experience in the maintenance and restoration of buildings with historical significance are encouraged to apply.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Electrician (513420).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 24 January 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Paul Garland on 08 6488 1542 or at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:10 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:24 Jan 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time