"Mechanical Infrastructure Officer"

Job Description:

• Property and Facilities
• Fixed-term position until May 2027
• Base salary in the range $93,491.78 – $100,296.98 + 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Property and Facilities Division is seeking a motivated Mechanical Infrastructure Officer. Locally known as a Mechanical Infrastructure Engineer to join the Infrastructure & Sustainability team until May 2027. This role has become available due to a team member taking up an internal secondment and presents a strong opportunity for an early-career or graduate-level engineer with 1-2 years’ experience to support the team and gain practical experience within a large, complex institution.

Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role supports mechanical infrastructure across new builds, refurbishments and maintenance projects, with a strong focus on learning, development and exposure to real-world engineering environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting mechanical infrastructure activities across construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects
• Reviewing and interpreting mechanical drawings, undertaking calculations and assisting with inspections and defect identification
• Assisting with defect inspections and rectification processes under supervision, including within the Soft Landings framework
• Providing engineering support to operational teams and contributing to continuous improvement and energy efficiency initiatives

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

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/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

You will bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, along with a genuine interest in developing your capability in a supported environment. You will have:

• A Bachelor degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• A strong interest in mechanical building services and/or HVAC systems
• A proactive, energetic and learning-focused mindset, with the ability to take direction and develop skills under supervision
• The ability to work collaboratively within a technically focused team environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders
• Curiosity, professionalism and the personal qualities required to thrive in a developmental, early-career role
• Exposure to engineering software, programming or building systems is desirable but not essential

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Hazem Gouda, Engineering Services (Property & Facilities) at hazem.gouda@uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close at 11.00pm Wednesday 4th February AEST (R-59154).

Posted: 22/01/2026