Facilities Technical Officer

• Build your skills in facilities, asset and contractor management.
• Work alongside experienced facilities, technical and operational professionals
• Develop your career beyond traditional trade-based maintenance.

Be Challenged and Imagine with us

Are you an experienced electrician who enjoys more than just fixing things?

Do you like diagnosing problems, coordinating solutions, working with contractors and stakeholders, and seeing the direct impact of your work across a busy and diverse environment?

We’re looking for a Facilities Technical Officer with an electrical focus to join our Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) team.

This is a hands-on, technically focused role where your electrical expertise will be combined with facilities coordination, contractor management, problem solving and customer service. You’ll play an important role in ensuring our facilities, services and assets are operating safely, reliably and effectively for students, staff and the wider University community.

The Role

Working across the University estate, you’ll be responsible for assessing, triaging and resolving facilities issues and ensuring the right people are engaged to get the job done.

You’ll:

• Use your electrical trade expertise to assess faults, identify risks and determine appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate IFS staff and maintenance contractors to deliver responsive and effective maintenance services.
• Undertake regular inspections and identify emerging issues before they become bigger problems.
• Provide day-to-day technical direction to contractors and monitor the quality and progress of their work.
• Coordinate maintenance and facilities services in accordance with relevant technical standards, legislation, safety requirements and University procedures.
• Work closely with University staff, students, contractors and other stakeholders to understand issues and deliver practical outcomes.
• Provide a professional front-line facilities service, representing IFS with confidence and credibility.
• Assist with condition assessments, asset inspections and maintaining accurate asset information.
• Support permits to work, disruption notices and other risk and safety processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve services, maintenance practices and asset performance.
• Use facilities management systems and technology to support effective service delivery, including systems such as Maximo, Archibus and TechnologyOne.
• Prepare reports, plans, proposals and other documentation as required.

Essential Criteria

You’re a qualified electrical tradesperson who brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem solving.

You’ll ideally have:

• A recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Relevant experience in facilities, maintenance, building services or a similar operational environment.
• General electrical experience and/or High Voltage (HV) experience.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Experience coordinating contractors and/or maintenance activities.
• A strong understanding of electrical safety, compliance and risk management.
• The ability to assess a situation, prioritise competing demands and take appropriate action.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with everyone from trades and contractors through to senior stakeholders.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to build constructive working relationships.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple issues and priorities.
• Sound computer skills and the ability to work with facilities management systems and digital tools.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes ownership. You’ll be comfortable getting out into the precinct, investigating issues, asking the right questions and coordinating practical solutions rather than simply passing problems on.

This continuing role is full time at a HEW 7 Higher Education Worker Level and is located at Campus

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2030 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our University. 

About Infrastructure and Facilities Services

Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) is part of the Resources Division and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

IFS is responsible for the planning, development and operation of the University’s physical estate and a comprehensive range of campus services, including student accommodation.

Our work supports the University’s strategic objectives and ensures students, staff and the wider University community have safe, functional and high-quality environments in which to learn, work and thrive.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• A remuneration of $103641- $116596 + superannuation and excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, flex leave, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed above demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Essential Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Scott Conza, Senior Facilities Manager (02) 40550780 email Scott.Conza@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 6^th September 2026

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

 Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

 As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment process. If you require an alternative way to access the Position Description or submit your application, please contact employment@newcastle.edu.au.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the assessment and interview process to support all applicants to participate fully.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.