Building Services & Mechanical Systems Officer

Be Part of Something Bigger at Box Hill Institute

Education / Campus environment | Full-time | Box Hill Campus | Stability & Purpose

Are you an HVAC-experienced trade professional or Building Manager who enjoys overseeing complex mechanical and hydraulic building systems in a large education or campus environment?

Box Hill Institute is seeking an experienced Building Services & Mechanical Systems Officer to help manage and optimise critical mechanical and HVAC, hydraulic and plumbing, and vertical transport systems across our multi-campus education facilities.

This is an autonomous, technically focused role providing oversight of complex building systems and applying sound technical judgement to monitor asset performance, diagnose faults, and determine the appropriate management and rectification approach to support safe, reliable and sustainable campus operations.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our campuses operate safely, efficiently and sustainably by:

• Managing preventative maintenance and compliance for mechanical and HVAC (including BMS), hydraulic and plumbing systems
• Coordinating and overseeing contractors and service providers, ensuring quality, safety and value
• Responding to work orders, diagnosing issues and supporting fault resolution
• Supporting energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
• Providing technical input into upgrades, renewals and infrastructure projects
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to maintain a high standard of service delivery within an education setting

About you

You’ll bring a strong technical foundation and a proactive, service-focused mindset:

• Trade qualification in HVAC / Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Working knowledge and experience with hydraulic and plumbing systems, with formal plumbing qualifications highly regarded
• Solid hands-on experience in building services, facilities or campus-style environments
• Confidence managing contractors, maintenance programs and compliance obligations
• Experience with Work Order systems, Building Management Systems (BMS) and OH&S frameworks
• Organised, communicative and comfortable working autonomously
• Willingness to obtain a Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check

About us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various external sites in Victoria.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we’ll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Staff benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. This includes but is not limited to:

• Flexible work arrangements
• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 16 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Support student learning at our Barbershop with $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

Apply Now

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Matt Ewing, Manager Building Systems & Compliance at m.ewing@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close: 5pm Friday 17 April 2026 – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute’s Child Safety Policy and Procedures. All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.