Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
• Professional Level 7 - $102,512 - $112,061 p.a. plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Based within UniSC’s Academic Support Unit, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated procurement professional to lead the delivery of specialist procurement services that support teaching and research across all campuses. In this role, you will lead a small team responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient procurement of regulated and high-risk goods including chemicals, medicines, laboratory consumables, and specialist equipment.

Working as part of the Technical Operations team, you will coordinate procurement activity across multiple locations, support operational planning, and collaborate closely with the Strategic Procurement Unit to refine processes and enhance supplier relationships. Your work will help ensure the safe and uninterrupted delivery of research and teaching activities, while also contributing to the university’s compliance and risk management efforts.

You’ll join a team committed to service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement practices at a growing institution, where your leadership, compliance knowledge, and initiative will be highly valued.

You will:

• lead and support a team of procurement professionals delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality procurement for regulated and specialty goods;
• collaborate with internal stakeholders and the strategic procurement unit to improve procurement processes, supplier engagement, and value for money outcomes; and
• provide expert advice and oversight on procurement practices, compliance, and operational planning across teaching, research, and technical environments

About you:

You are an experienced procurement leader with a strong background in managing complex or regulated purchasing environments. You bring a collaborative approach, attention to compliance, and a commitment to service quality. Your ability to lead change, manage teams, and develop efficient procurement processes makes you a trusted advisor to both operational and academic stakeholders. With strong organisational and communication skills, you balance competing demands while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and accountability.

You will bring:

• a tertiary qualification in finance, business administration, or a related field, with at least four years of experience in a similar role;
• demonstrated ability to lead safe, compliant, and efficient procurement practices for high-risk or regulated goods;
• experience supporting teams and stakeholders through operational change within a large or complex organisation;
• strong leadership skills with a focus on client service, workforce planning, and continuous improvement;
• proven ability to manage procurement frameworks that meet compliance, value-for-money, and efficiency objectives;
• sound experience in end-to-end procurement within complex organisations, preferably in the tertiary or public sector;
• knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical sourcing, and risk management in relation to regulated procurement; and
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

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: Team Leader (Speciality Procurement)

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 28 September 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:

Catriona Taylor
Associate Director, Technical Operations - Academic Support Unit
Telephone: 07 5459 4593
Email: ctaylor4@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 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.