Careers at UniSC

• Campus Development and Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Attractive remuneration, commensurate with skills and experience, plus 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time opportunity

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to lead and shape the delivery of campus operations and capital projects at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As Associate Director, Campus Operations, you will guide facilities management and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring our spaces are purposeful, welcoming, and aligned with the University’s strategic goals, while making a real impact on the experience of students, staff, and the wider community.

For more information on, please visit us online: Campus Development and Services

You will

• drive the planning, management, and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and programs across all UniSC campuses, ensuring buildings, grounds, and infrastructure remain fit for purpose and future-ready.
• lead and inspire teams delivering essential campus services to create smooth, welcoming, and sustainable operations; and
• oversee the delivery of a multi-million-dollar capital program, translating strategic asset plans into high-quality, impactful infrastructure that supports the University’s growth and ambitions.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives on making a tangible impact across our campuses. You lead with confidence and a practical mindset, keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and fit for purpose while supporting the University’s long-term goals. You’re experienced in guiding capital programs, managing budgets, and shaping operational services, all with a focus on quality, risk management, and sustainability. You enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partners, and are motivated by creating spaces that empower students, staff, and the community. If you take pride in service excellence, continuous improvement, and leading with integrity, this is the role for you.

You will possess:

• Strong leadership in facilities management, capital projects, risk compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Proven expertise in procurement, contract development, and management across a wide range of significant assets and projects.
• Experience managing complex, organisation-wide programmes and providing strategic, expert advice.
• Demonstrated experience of leading and inspiring teams to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build credibility, and develop strong stakeholder relationships.
• Highly developed organisational, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt and create innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  493894_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 5 January 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dean Collins
Director, Campus Development
Telephone: 07 5456 5770
Email: dcollin1@usc.edu.au

Please note that the University will be closed for the Christmas period from 25 December to 2 January.

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.