• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About this role:

The Coordinator, Mechanical Services and Automation is responsible for ensuring compliance, reduction in breakdowns and the prioritisation of critical areas. The role will support the development of all maintenance service contracts under its control, including contract development, standardisation and gap analysis.

As a Coordinator, Mechanical Services and Automation, you will:

• Support the effective and innovative use of plant and automation systems, and design/implement control integration on existing plant.
• Communicate and operate inclusively, while positively influencing direction and ensuring consistent delivery across multiple campuses, teams, and contractors.
• Devise, implement, and manage maintenance strategies to ensure success in delivering preventative and reactive maintenance tasks across all campuses.
• Tailor maintenance programs to reduce breakdowns and work requests, with a focus on critical areas.
• Develop and execute service contract strategies to strengthen preventative maintenance, improve asset lifecycles, and reduce reactive maintenance costs.
• Provide specialist advice, review building automation and HVAC systems, and participate in a 24/7 team roster to address faults and emergencies on campus.  

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A degree with substantial relevant experience, or extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience operating building automation systems, HVAC systems, and mechanical plant, including control systems related to building automation.
• Extensive experience in the tertiary sector or large organisations, with a focus on stakeholder management (internal and external) and contract management.
• ‘E’ Class electrical licence and/or refrigeration/air conditioning mechanical qualification, along with relevant experience in a mechanical services field.
• Significant and relevant experience in building automation systems, particularly in diagnostics and maintenance.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Brendon Blick, Manager, Engineering Services via brendon.blick@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD_Coordinator Mechanical Services and Automation.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 4^th February 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.