Facility Supervisor, Crawley Village and Forrest Hall

University of Western Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Employer paid superannuation up to 17%

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 m.

Discount on UWA courses up to 25%

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

University of Western Australia is seeking a Facility Supervisor to oversee maintenance across Crawley Village and Forrest Hall. You will coordinate reactive and preventive maintenance, ensuring safety, asset reliability and high-quality service for residents.

In this role you will liaise with residents, contractors and campus services, prioritise work orders and provide expert advice on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in a relevant trade discipline or equivalent experience and competency.
• WA Working with Children card required.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reactive and planned preventative maintenance across residential facilities, ensuring safety and service excellence.
• Act as liaison for residents and stakeholders, managing priorities, contractor performance and estate operations.
• Conduct inspections, audits and asset management activities with guidance on maintenance and minor works.

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

• Deliver exceptional resident and guest experiences across UWA accommodation.
• Lead maintenance, asset management and service delivery outcomes.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $99,040 – $104,669 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Campus Management is responsible for the planning, development, management and operation of UWA’s physical estate and infrastructure. Through integrated property, facilities, asset management, capital works and operational services, the team provides safe, sustainable and efficient environments that support teaching, research and community engagement.

Within Infrastructure Maintenance, this role is dedicated to supporting the residential communities of Crawley Village and Forrest Hall. Working closely with residents, stakeholders, contractors and service providers, you will help ensure facilities are well-maintained, compliant, welcoming and fit for purpose.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate reactive and planned preventative maintenance programs across residential facilities, ensuring compliance, safety, asset reliability and service excellence.
• Act as the primary facilities liaison for residents and stakeholders, managing maintenance priorities, contractor performance, cleaning services and estate-related operations while ensuring high-quality service delivery and exception resident experience.
• Conduct inspections, audits and asset management activities while providing expert advice on maintenance, repairs and minor works, monitoring estate-related issues and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and.

About you

• Qualifications in a relevant trade discipline or equivalent experience and competency, along with a current, valid WA Working with Children card.
• Substantial experience in coordinating building maintenance and services, with demonstrated organisations skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to support preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining University facilities and equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and associated control systems.
• Highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to read and interpret Australian Standards, BCA, federal, state and local codes, and apply sound judgement to maintenance and compliance-related issues.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check, and "C" class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

Some after-hours work may be required.

Position description: PD - Facility Supervisor, Crawley Village and Forrest Hall (524627).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Melita O'Donnell at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Corrins at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 19 October 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications and emails from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.