Plumbing & Facilities Coordinator

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Property and Facilities Division 2 x Full-time, permanent positions $97,268 - $104,348 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6) Additional allowance paid on top of base salary Based at our picturesque Herston & St Lucia 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 two 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. Each role will be responsible for a single campus location , either Herston or St Lucia , within the Property and Facilities Division. This is not your typical trade role. You'll enjoy consistent hours, supportive leadership and the opportunity to expand your skillset into facilities coordination and infrastructure operations, while 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 tech