Careers at UniSC

• Campus Development and Services, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
• Level 8 - $115,240 - $130,514 p.a. plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full Time

The Opportunity

Campus Development and Services (CDS) at UniSC is integral to shaping vibrant, sustainable campus environments that support the University’s strategic goals in teaching, research, and community engagement. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll lead complex, high-value capital projects from concept to completion—delivering innovative spaces that enhance student experience and academic outcomes.

This role offers the chance to influence major infrastructure initiatives while collaborating with senior leaders, stakeholders, and delivery partners. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and operational excellence, you’ll play a key role in advancing UniSC’s long-term campus vision and helping create environments where people thrive.

You will:

• lead the end-to-end delivery of complex capital projects, ensuring alignment with UniSC’s Project Management Framework, timelines, budgets, and quality standards;
• manage high-level stakeholder engagement, working with internal and external partners to influence outcomes and meet strategic, operational, and reputational goals; and
• oversee all phases of the project lifecycle - from planning and procurement to construction and commissioning, ensuring smooth transition to operational use and continuous improvement.

About you:

You are a highly experienced project management professional with a strong track record of leading complex, high-value capital projects in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments. With deep knowledge of construction delivery, design integration, financial governance, and risk management, you bring strategic thinking and operational excellence to every stage of the project lifecycle.

Confident in managing competing priorities and working with senior stakeholders, you combine technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. You thrive in complex settings, anticipate challenges, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. Committed to continuous improvement and sustainability, you stay informed of industry best practices and regulatory changes, ensuring that UniSC’s physical infrastructure supports its long-term strategic goals.

You will possess:

• completion or progress toward a postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and training;
• extensive experience delivering high-value, high-risk construction projects in complex operational environments such as higher education, healthcare, or government;
• strong financial management skills, including budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and value-for-money assurance;
• advanced understanding of construction standards, building codes, sustainability frameworks, and contract administration;
• proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage consultants and contractors, and influence senior stakeholders to achieve project goals; and
• demonstrated experience managing complex project risks, including financial, operational, legal, and reputational exposures.

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 - 493525 - Senior Project Manager

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

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 17 August 2025.  

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined 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:

Alan Hind
Associate Director, Campus Development and Services – Campus Development and Services
Telephone: 07 5456 5971
Email: ahind@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. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. 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. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

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.