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University of Melbourne
Peter Doherty Institute, Lead Engineer
FULL TIME
September 5, 2024
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Business Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742– $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Oversee engineering operations at the Doherty Institute to support research and business goals.
- Drive asset management initiatives to deliver high levels of asset performance and reliability for critical building infrastructure.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
As the lead engineer for the Doherty Institute's shared engineering team, you will ensure optimal facility operations and support the Joint Venture Agreement's goals. You will provide technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers and maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with University policies and regulations. This pivotal role will be the highest engineering position within the Doherty Engineering Group.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee engineering operations, foster collaboration, and ensure facility infrastructure supports the Institute's research and business objectives.
- Identify, mitigate risks, manage assets, and ensure compliance with University policies and regulations.
- Communicate with stakeholders, contribute to cost-saving initiatives, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
We are seeking a detail-oriented engineering leader with exceptional project management and risk management skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building, laboratory, and engineering services, along with advanced computer literacy. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a proven financial acumen are essential.
You will also have:
- Degree qualifications in mechanical (preferably) engineering or a related engineering discipline and demonstrated experience in a relevant field.
- Familiarity with a broad range of building, laboratory and engineering services enabling the ability to identify and diagnose faults with mechanical, electrical and other essential services infrastructure.
- Demonstrated financial acumen.
- An understanding of containment and / or clean room facilities and infrastructure, associated regulatory bodies, compliance, environmental and health & safety issue is also highly desirable.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University. The Planning and Assurance team works with the leadership team across these functions to ensure service delivery meets operational and strategic needs and that opportunities for improvement are prioritised and implemented. The team also support planning and governance for the portfolio and delivers people initiatives that make Business Services a dynamic and rewarding place to work.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the .
Applications close: 26 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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