Careers at UniSC

• Financial Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $115,240 - $130,514 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving effective procurement, sourcing, and contracting across the University, delivering practical advice and hands-on support that ensures value-for-money outcomes and minimises risk. From planning and market engagement through to contract finalisation and supplier performance, you’ll support the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring alignment with frameworks, policies, and strategic objectives.

Working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll build strong relationships and champion good procurement practice. With a proactive, solution-focused approach, you’ll help uplift capability, streamline processes, and contribute to improved procurement outcomes that support the University’s mission.

You will

• Provide proactive, hands-on support across the full procurement and contract lifecycle, including planning, sourcing, negotiation, contract establishment, and ongoing contract management to ensure value, compliance, and performance;
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose procurement solutions, offering advice and guidance that supports business needs, manages risk, and strengthens supplier relationships; and
• Contribute to procurement leadership by driving good practice, continuous improvement, and consistent application of procurement and contracting framework, tools, and processes across the University.

About you

You’re a collaborative professional who takes a business partnering approach, fostering strong, constructive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised and proactive, you excel at managing competing priorities, streamlining processes, and delivering results on time and with precision. With strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset, you drive smarter procurement practices and deliver tangible value for stakeholders. Your clear and confident communication skills enable you to prepare high-quality documentation, contracts, and reports, while engaging effectively with colleagues and external partners alike.

You will possess:

• Relevant qualifications and/or a combination of extensive relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, and commercial advisory, with demonstrated understanding of procurement processes, governance frameworks, and operations within complex organisational environments;
• Experience in a procurement or commercial advisory role within an organisation characterised by structured governance frameworks and administrative processes;
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in delivering procurement strategies, sourcing activities, market engagements, and supporting contract lifecycle management to achieve value for money and manage risk;
• Demonstrated ability to apply a business partnering approach, with proven skills in developing and maintaining constructive and collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders; and
• Good working knowledge of procurement and contract management systems, along with proficiency in Excel or similar tools to support analysis and reporting.

Desirable:

• Experience in the higher education sector and an understanding of current requirements in relation to Queensland Procurement Policy.

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:  493657 - Strategic Procurement Advisor.pdf

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 our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 26 October 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which 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

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

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:

Jesse Volbeda
Director, Strategic Procurement and Major Contracts – Financial Services
Phone: 07 5409 8674
Email: jvolbeda@usc.edu.au

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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.