Engineering Services Officer (Mechanical)

• Apply your mechanical expertise to support safe reliable campus operations
• Use your engineering skills to improve building performance projects and system reliability
• Full time ongoing role based in Launceston

About the opportunity

The Engineering Services Officer (Mechanical) position is designed to provide engineering services related to building services infrastructure for the relevant region(s). Specifically the building services for this role are Mechanical and Gas related services. The focus for this position is the Southern facilities.

Services provided by this position range from various systems operations and administration surveys/inspections maintenance/works-related advice contribution to asset knowledge/information and management of works including projects. This position also supports works management across a variety of projects as required.

What youll do:

• Provide expert advice on relevant aspects of building services infrastructure specifically mechanical for works and maintenance.
• Provide advice and leadership in the scoping and costing of works with responsibility for consideration of procurement measures.
• Assist with maintaining acceptable reliability across various complex systems and infrastructure identifying opportunities for service development and improvement through systems innovation.
• Provide expert advice in the development and implementation of University strategies policies procedures and protocols relating to building services infrastructure utilities and related software systems.
• Champion the continuous improvement of areas of responsibility and the broader team including infrastructure data/knowledge data analysis and the measurement of building performance ensuring effective reporting of issues and recommendations for consideration.

What were looking for:

• A degree qualification in electrical/mechanical/building services engineering with relevant practicing experience and/or operational experience.
• Proven knowledge of and experience in building services including the ability to interpret plans schematics and other technical documentation.
• Developed knowledge of property management and operation.
• Experience in complex property-based software systems and/or building management systems such as HVAC control CCTV access control lighting and metering.
• Strong analytic thinking numeracy and problem-solving skills resulting in effective solutions to complex technical problems.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116872 comprising base salary within the range of $92120 to $99891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position please contact Mark White Engineering Services and Systems Manager
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position DescriptionEngineering Services Officer (Mechanical).pdf

Applications close Wednesday 18 February 2026 11.55pm

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As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.