Careers at UniSC

• Information Technology, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 9, $134,332 - $140,696 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join our team as the PMO Services Lead at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where you will play an essential role in overseeing our organisation-wide IT projects. You will lead with direction and operational excellence, ensuring the seamless delivery of IT initiatives across four key areas. Your impact will extend to developing and standardising project management systems and practices, administering our IT project framework, and maintaining rigorous project assurance and governance. Collaborating closely with department and school leaders, you'll manage project interdependencies, offer strategic guidance for prioritisation, and provide expert oversight for reporting and tracking. This role is fundamental in fostering organisational change management to drive successful project outcomes while building strong internal and external relationships.

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You will

• shape and maintain a clear, consistent project management framework that sets our IT projects up for success;
• oversee a diverse portfolio of IT projects, keeping things on track while managing risks along the way;
• ensure strong governance, quality assurance, and financial oversight, delivering clear and timely project reporting; and
• foster a collaborative and supportive project environment by mentoring, coaching, and guiding teams and stakeholders.

About you

You're a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple IT projects while keeping everything running smoothly. You see both risks and opportunities, making smart decisions that balance efficiency, impact, and long-term success. Acting as a trusted deputy, you step in when needed to keep things on track, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic goals. Your expertise in project procurement, governance, and compliance means you confidently navigate business cases, resource management, and IT standards. But beyond the technical know-how, you're all about collaboration—building strong relationships, upskilling teams, and guiding stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes. If you’re ready to bring structure, energy, and strategic thinking to IT projects at UniSC, we’d love to hear from you.

You will possess:

• Extensive experience in delivering projects and programs, with a strong grasp of project management frameworks and tools like ServiceNow, Asana, and Microsoft 365.
• Insight into senior leadership and management within complex service organisations, understanding how to navigate priorities and drive outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of project and change management, budgeting, financials, procurement, and reporting, ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish.
• A natural communicator and influencer, skilled at engaging with all levels of management and stakeholders to create positive, mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Agile and adaptable, able to juggle multiple initiatives, pivot when needed, and embrace change with confidence.
• Sharp business acumen, with the ability to research, analyse, and develop smart solutions that optimise business processes.
• A strong understanding of IT policy, compliance, cyber security, and risk management in large organisations, with the ability to work within and innovate around these frameworks.

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:  492932_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, Sunday 23 March 2025

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:

Louren David
Associate Director, Engagement and Transformation Services
Telephone: 07 5456 5995
Email: ldavid@usc.edu.au

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.

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 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in 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.