Senior Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure

• Property and Facilities

• Full time, permanent position

• $138,006 - $145,943 plus 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)

• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

Help shape the future of one of Australia’s leading universities.
The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Electrical Infrastructure Engineer to play a critical role in the stewardship, optimisation and future planning of UQ’s electrical infrastructure network across multiple campuses.

Joining the Infrastructure and Sustainability team within Property and Facilities, this is a rare opportunity to work on large-scale, technically complex infrastructure that directly supports world-class teaching, research and community impact. From long-term asset planning and major infrastructure upgrades through to engineering governance and technical leadership, this role offers genuine influence and purpose.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders, consultants, contractors and government authorities to ensure UQ’s electrical infrastructure remains safe, reliable, compliant and future-ready.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership for the planning, lifecycle management and optimisation of UQ’s electrical infrastructure and assets.

• Leading campus-wide electrical infrastructure planning, forecasting utilisation and guiding augmentation programs aligned to master planning and capital works priorities.

• Acting as a subject matter expert, providing high-level technical advice, design review, construction oversight and problem resolution across complex projects.

• Establishing and maintaining electrical engineering standards, policies and procedures to ensure safe, compliant and sustainable outcomes.

• Supporting a culture of leadership, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

You are a highly capable electrical engineering professional with strong technical expertise, strategic capability and the confidence to lead complex infrastructure initiatives in a large and diverse environment.

You will have:

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

• Extensive experience in strategic asset management of electrical engineering infrastructure, including lifecycle planning, utilisation forecasting and program development.

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise across electrical engineering systems, with experience in briefing, design review, inspections and resolving complex technical issues.

• Strong knowledge and practical application of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and principles.

• Proven financial management capability, including preparing, monitoring and managing budgets.

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

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to guide, develop and motivate others in a performance-focused, continuous improvement culture.

Desirable but not essential:

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) certification."

Property and Facilities delivers integrated campus operations, infrastructure and sustainability services that enable UQ’s teaching, research and strategic ambitions. The Infrastructure and Sustainability team provides governance and technical oversight across all engineering disciplines, while championing best-practice sustainability outcomes. Recent campus developments, including major new student accommodation projects at St Lucia, highlight UQ’s ongoing investment in future-ready infrastructure and long-term asset stewardship.

As one of Australia’s leading universities, UQ is known for its collaborative spirit, global outlook and commitment to positive impact. Our people are ambitious, inclusive and driven by purpose, working together to tackle challenges that matter locally and globally. At UQ, you will be supported to grow your career while contributing to outcomes that extend well beyond the campus.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jake Williams, Associate Director, Infrastructure Engineer - Electric at [email protected]  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and qualification 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 [email protected] or calling +61 • •••• •623.
Applications close Sunday 14 June at 11.00pm AEST (R-64706).