Senior Plumbing Officer

Job no:517264
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Campus / facilities management

Senior Plumbing Officer

 Campus Management - UWA  

• Play an integral role in Campus Management, contributing to a vibrant campus life and the University's commitment to innovation and excellence
• Two positions available
• Level 7, full-time on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $95,737 – $106,223 p.a. (pro-rata) 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

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, work on preventative and reactive maintenance work on all UWA sites, take in the provision of expert technical advice, planning and direction in determining work priorities. You will consult and advise staff on both planned and reactive maintenance, installation project works, high level supervision of outsourced plumbing service providers and ensuring all regulatory plumbing compliance is achieved. You will also ensure the safe and efficient running of the UWA plumbing infrastructure and significant legislative, regulatory, and statutory obligations for the university.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

Trade or technical plumbing qualifications

Plumbing license/Gas license type 'G'

Substantial relevant maintenance experience at an appropriate level

High-level relevant supervisory experience with the ability to supervise outsourced contractors and their works

Demonstrated knowledge of current technical/trade regulations

Excellent organisational skills including the ability to plan own work schedule, set priorities and meet strict deadlines

Ability to lead and manage teams

Experience with researching and proposing new innovative methodologies to site maintenance requirements

Experience in the maintenance/restoration of buildings with historical significance is desirable

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   P23 406 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Senior Plumbing Officer] - Position Number [321700, 321956] - Level [7] (1).pdf

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 26 May 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Mat Bova 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 May 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:25 May 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time