"Contract Supervisor - Mechanical Services"

• 561384
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing
• Closing at: Feb 22 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 6 (Maintenance)

Salary package: $98,387 - $102,887 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full Time, Continuing

Position overview

The Campus Environment Division enables academic excellence at The Australian National University through integrated and innovative facilities and project delivery. Within the Asset & Maintenance Team, the Contract Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing contracted maintenance services across the University.

Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will coordinate day-to-day contractor activities, monitor performance against KPIs, and ensure compliance with safety and legislative requirements. This role involves planning schedules, resolving escalated service issues, conducting audits, and supporting procurement processes. You will also manage documentation, track budgets, and identify opportunities for service improvements.

The Person

To be successful in the role the candidate must be organised and have a great eye for detail. They must have technical skills or a detailed knowledge of mechanical services including HVAC. Extensive administrative experience is desirable such as scheduling, auditing and contract management experience is also preferred.

• Trade qualifications (or demonstrated extensive mechanical trade experience)
• Strong understanding of building maintenance services
• Proven ability to supervise contractors and manage stakeholder relationships
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and budget management
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Experience in higher education or similarly complex environments will be highly regarded.

The Team

The Asset and Maintenance team has the responsibility for the delivery of Contract management activities at the ANU. This encompasses the management and delivery of all statutory, preventative and corrective maintenance, asset management initiatives and capital renewal programs.

The Mechanical Services Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all building mechanical systems, equipment, and facilities operate at peak efficiency. They Mechanical Services Supervisor will need to be able to forecast workloads and assigned tasks accordingly to make sure deadlines are met with accuracy, resolve issues that arise in order to keep both building maintenance activities running smoothly or take care of any repairs needed.

The Division

The mission of Campus Environment Division is to "Enable academic excellence at ANU through integrated and innovative facilities and project delivery." The two key portfolios are Commercial Planning & Strategy and Operations.

For more information, contact Jason Lord, Building Maintenance Manager on T: 0438 055 914 or E: jason.lord@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.