• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Campus Management is responsible for planning, developing and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research and campus life. Campus Management delivers a comprehensive range of University-wide services.

About the opportunity

• You will provide a high level of mechanical services for the University and liaise with University stakeholders, external consultants and contractors to oversee mechanical upgrade projects.
• Overview the safety and adequacy of the Campus mechanical infrastructure, including its centralised chilled water network, and provide back-up response during critical incidents.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Extensive knowledge and application of AS 1668 (Mechanical Ventilation and Air-conditioning) and ASHRAE Standards.
• Substantial knowledge of operation of centralised chilled water system, including high voltage chillers and thermal storage.
• Substantial knowledge of building management systems and hydraulics services (e.g., process water cooling).
• Substantial knowledge of computer applications used in mechanical engineering.

Special Requirements

• Some afterhours work may be required in the case of critical incidents.

Position description:  PD Senior Technical Officer Mechanical (521263).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Antiopi Orkopoulos at antiopi.orkopoulos@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 26th September 2025.

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

About the University

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, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.