Electrical Engineer

• Property & Facilities Division.

• Full-time, continuing position.

• Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).

• Based at our St Lucia campus.

Join a visionary and purpose-driven team within UQ’s Property and Facilities Division, where you will help shape the future of critical infrastructure across one of Australia’s leading universities. As the Senior Electrical Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide strategic leadership for the planning, augmentation, governance and lifecycle management of electrical infrastructure across UQ’s campuses. Working within a collaborative and highly skilled Infrastructure & Sustainability team, you will influence long-term asset decisions that support world-class research, teaching and community outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Driving strategic asset management activities for electrical infrastructure, including lifecycle planning, forecasting, replacement programs and infrastructure optimisation.

• Providing expert technical leadership and subject matter expertise across electrical engineering systems, design reviews, construction inspections and infrastructure governance.

• Developing and maintaining electrical engineering standards, policies and procedures to support safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.

• Supporting capital works, asset replacement and campus development programs through planning, stakeholder engagement, technical review and project oversight.

• Qualifications and training equivalent to a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Experience in strategic asset management of electrical infrastructure, including utilisation forecasting, lifecycle replacement planning and infrastructure augmentation.

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering systems, including the ability to undertake technical reviews, prepare briefs, conduct inspections and resolve complex infrastructure issues.

• Strong understanding and application of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and associated compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated financial management capability, including budget preparation, monitoring and project planning.

• Experience working with energy management systems and electrical facilities management technologies.

• Exceptional communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences and present complex information clearly.

• Experience coordinating stakeholders, driving continuous improvement and building strong professional relationships.

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, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

At UQ, we are united by a shared vision of creating change together. You will be challenged, inspired and rewarded while contributing to meaningful outcomes for future generations. Our inclusive and collaborative culture encourages innovation, strategic thinking and professional growth, supported by world-class facilities and a connected network of experts.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jake Williams at *************@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ******@uq.edu.au,   stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing ******@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 30th August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67647)