"Production and Maintenance Coordinator"

• Reference number: 25540
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for three (3) years
• Remuneration: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $114,485 to $129,761 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Mackay Pilot Plant located on the Racecourse Sugar Mill
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Production and Maintenance Coordinator to join Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), Academic Division.

The Production and Maintenance Coordinator provide leadership in operational planning at the Mackay Pilot Plant to aid the delivery of biorefining and biomanufacturing projects. This includes, working closely with the Manager Pilot Plant Operations, Pilot Plant Staff, users and suppliers to coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, training, plant configuration, experimental and production operations and maintenance.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Bioinnovation Research Facility hosts a range of capabilities to support researchers and partners across the university, including synthetic biology, bioprocessing, biorefining and biomanufacturing. BRF supports research and process development aimed at transforming the bioeconomy and meeting the grand challenge of future needs for food, feed, fibre, and fuel. These capabilities span multiple scales from laboratory through to industrial pilot, delivering a unique offering for researchers and industry partners. The Facility’s physical footprint spans across QUT’s Gardens Point campus, Banyo Pilot Plant Precinct, and Mackay Pilot Plant..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications (or progress towards postgraduate qualifications) with relevant experience in coordination of biorefining and bioprocessing projects in particular in relation to equipment operation and maintenance activities. 
2. Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, installation and process flow optimisation of bioprocessing and biorefining engineering equipment. 
3. Knowledge and experience of the maintenance and operational requirements of an OGTR-certified PC2 facility, including regulatory compliance to safety, biosafety, quality and food safety. 
4. Evidence of innovative approaches to problem solving and contribution to continuous improvement in systems and operational processes through future-focused thinking. 
5. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills in support of brokering connectivity and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. 
6. Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures (including safety, environment, quality, intellectual property) associated with the operation of research equipment for projects in a university context. 
7. Experience working collaboratively within a high performance team operating in a technical environment. 

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

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Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 24-Sep-2025

Applications Close: 08-Oct-2025 at 11.30pm

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