Plumbing & Facilities Coordinator

Property and Facilities Division Full-time, permanent position $95,361 - $102,302 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6) Additional allowance paid on top of base salary 9-day fortnight option available Based at our picturesque Herston Campus About This Opportunity Are you a qualified tradesperson looking for more than just another day on the tools? At UQ, we’re looking for experienced trade professionals who want to take the next step in their career while still staying connected to the technical side of facilities and maintenance work. As a Client Facility Coordinator (Trades), you will continue to utilise your hands-on trade expertise while stepping into a role that combines technical problem solving, contractor coordination, client engagement and minor project oversight across one of Australia’s largest and most diverse campus environments. This is not your typical trade role. You’ll work across a single campus location with consistent hours, supportive leadership and the opportunity to expand your skillset into facilities coordination and infrastructure operations while still remaining closely connected to practical maintenance delivery. Your trade background is the most important qualification. Experience across broader building services, contractor coordination or project work is highly regarded, however support and development will be provided to help you grow. Key responsibilities will include: Delivering and coordinating maintenance, repairs and minor works across campus facilities and infrastructure. Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders and coordinating maintenance requests across your precinct. Supervising contractors and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to agreed standards. Providing technical trade advice and assisting with fault finding and operational problem solving. Monitoring and inspecting building assets and infrastructure systems while maintaining accurate records. Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to a safe, collaborative and customer-focused facilities environment. 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 (from just $6.15 a day) Salary packaging options Why Join the UQ Trades Team at St Lucia Campus? 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 We’re looking for an experienced trade-qualified professional with strong technical maintenance knowledge and a proactive, customer-focused approach. You will bring: Relevant trade qualifications ideally within plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical or a related building services discipline. Experience working across maintenance and facilities environments within large or complex sites. Demonstrated experience coordinating contractors, maintenance activities or minor works. Strong technical understanding of building services and infrastructure systems. A strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation, codes and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to manage competing operational priorities. Basic computer literacy and experience working with maintenance systems. A current open Queensland Driver’s Licence. Willingness to participate in after-hours on-call arrangements where required. A desire to continue learning and expanding your skills across facilities coordination, project delivery and broader building services will be highly regarded. Questions? To discuss this role please contact Steve Lawler, Client Facility Manager at s.lawler@pf.uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section Resume About The Selection Process To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted. Other Information You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks may include verification of working rights, criminal history checks and qualification verification. We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64621). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA , cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. 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