Refrigeration Maintenance Coordinator

• Property and Facilities Division
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• $95,361 - $102,302 plus 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Additional allowance paid on top of base salary
• Located primarily at the vibrant Dutton Park Campus

About This Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role as a Refrigeration Maintenance Coordinator (Client Facility Coordinator) and support the reliable operation of UQ’s complex and highly specialised facilities.

Working within the Property and Facilities Division, you will support the Client Facility Manager (Remote Sites) and take responsibility for coordinating and delivering refrigeration and mechanical plant maintenance services across a high‑demand precinct.

This role combines hands‑on refrigeration trade expertise with planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement, and is ideal for an experienced refrigeration professional looking to step into a senior coordination role while remaining technically involved.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate statutory, preventative and corrective maintenance activities for refrigeration and associated mechanical systems
• Provide specialist refrigeration and plant advice to clients, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Undertake fault‑finding and contribute to maintenance works within your area of expertise as required
• Oversee asset condition, maintenance programs and project milestones to ensure safety, compliance and continuity of operations
• Supervise and coordinate contractors to ensure works are completed to specification, on schedule and within budget
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and deliver high‑quality client service
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, plant performance and cost effectiveness
• Maintain compliance with all University policies, procedures and safety standards
• Promote a strong safety culture and participate in an after‑hours on‑call roster

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting, real-world impact.

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

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 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
• On campus childcare options
• Salary packaging options

About You

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Refrigeration Maintenance Coordinator with strong technical capability and the ability to coordinate services in complex operational environments.

You will have:

• A QLD Refrigerant Handling Licence (Restricted Electrical Licence highly desirable)
• A refrigeration trade background with hands‑on experience in maintaining refrigeration and mechanical plant systems
• Experience working in large, complex facilities such as research, laboratory, health, industrial or institutional environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgement in managing competing maintenance priorities
• The ability to build productive working relationships and act as a trusted adviser to clients
• Well‑developed communication, coordination and influencing skills
• Willingness to undertake further training as required
• Availability to participate in an after‑hours on‑call roster

Sound knowledge of:

• Large reticulated chilled water systems
• Refrigeration plant and associated mechanical systems
• First‑line fault‑finding on fume cupboards
• Compressed air and vacuum systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including; right to work in Australia.

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Steve Lawler via email: s.lawler@pf.uq.edu.au

For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘Selection Criteria’

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 3 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 63175).