Fire and HVAC Supervisor

UOW; Wollongong City Council; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

35-hour week

Flexible working

Generous leave

Purchased leave

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

University of Wollongong (UOW) is seeking a Fire & HVAC Supervisor to provide specialist technical leadership and operational oversight of fire protection and HVAC systems across campuses. You will ensure safety, reliability, compliance and lifecycle management of critical assets while supporting HVAC oversight.

The role requires a trade qualification with at least five years' experience in fire/HVAC maintenance, strong AFSS/AS 1851 knowledge, and proven contractor management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience maintaining fire systems and/or HVAC assets.
• Strong knowledge of AFSS requirements, AS 1851 and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, compliance and performance of fire protection systems.
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning and renewal for fire and HVAC assets.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, certification and defect rectification; address non-conformances.
• Manage specialist contractors, service agreements, and capital works input.

Skills

Fire system experience

AFSS compliance

Building services

Contract & risk mgmt

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Fire & HVAC Supervisor

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW), a purpose-driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

The Fire & HVAC Supervisor provides specialist technical leadership and operational oversight of UOW’s critical fire protection and HVAC systems. With fire services as the primary focus, you will ensure these essential assets are safe, reliable, compliant and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle, while providing supporting oversight of HVAC systems across the University.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialist technical leadership for the operation, maintenance, compliance and performance of fire protection systems, with supporting oversight of UOW’s HVAC portfolio.
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning, preventative and corrective maintenance, condition assessments, reliability improvement and renewal planning for fire and HVAC assets.
• Manage statutory inspections, testing, certification, compliance audits and defect rectification, ensuring risks and non-conformances are appropriately addressed.
• Manage specialist contractors, service agreements, emergency response arrangements, expenditure and performance, while providing technical input into capital works and infrastructure renewal projects.

About the Team

The role sits within UOW’s Infrastructure and Property Division (IPD) and reports to the Maintenance Manager. IPD is responsible for the provision and care of the University’s campuses, delivering and maintaining safe, sustainable and high-quality environments that support learning, teaching, research and the wider University community.

You will work closely with University stakeholders, specialist contractors, consultants, certifiers, regulatory bodies and external authorities across UOW’s Wollongong, Innovation and Liverpool campuses.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for an experienced building services professional with strong technical knowledge of fire systems and the ability to manage critical assets, contractors and compliance obligations in a complex operational environment.

• A relevant trade qualification and/or a minimum of five years’ experience maintaining fire systems and/or associated HVAC mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AFSS requirements, AS 1851 and the statutory compliance framework applicable to fire systems.
• Strong applied understanding of building services, including fire, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, together with an understanding of HVAC Systems
• Demonstrated experience managing specialist contractors, maintenance programs, asset lifecycle planning, reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, contract administration, budget management and risk management capabilities.

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation
• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas-New Year period
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Permanent/Continuing, Full-time appointment
• Level 6/7: $96,898 - $119,986 + 17% superannuation commensurate with experience and capability
• Location: Wollongong Campus, with work across Innovation and Liverpool campuses as required. This position is campus-based and is not suitable for remote working arrangements.
• The position requires participation in after-hours and on-call arrangements as required.
• A current Australian Driver Licence is required.
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check Clearance and satisfactorily complete a National Criminal Check.
• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

For further information about this position, please contact Maintenance Manager, Nathan Barlow on [e-mail]

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.