Careers at UniSC

• Campus, Development and Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 7, $102,512 - $112,061 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

As our new Venues & Catering Manager, you’ll lead the operations of UniSC’s on-campus food outlets and catering services, while also overseeing the hire and delivery of events across our unique spaces. It’s a hands-on leadership role that blends hospitality, commercial focus and community connection—making sure everything runs smoothly for students, staff and guests alike. You’ll work with your team to streamline operations, enhance the quality of our services, and grow the external use of our venues into a thriving and sustainable business.

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

You will

• lead the smooth running of our Venues & Catering operations, with a focus on people, service, planning and performance;
• keep our food and beverage offering fresh and relevant by tuning into student needs, local trends and new ideas; and
• build a thriving venue hire and events service that supports campus life, delivers great experiences and grows revenue.

About you

You’re a natural organiser and people leader with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine passion for creating exceptional experiences. You bring fresh ideas, commercial smarts and a steady hand to every event or service you manage, whether it’s refining a food offering, planning a function, or supporting your team to thrive. You know what great customer service looks like, and you're excited by the opportunity to shape the future of venues and catering at UniSC. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, build something meaningful, and make a visible impact across our campuses, we’d love to hear from you.

You will possess:

• The confidence and experience to lead a large hospitality and events team in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes.
• A solid understanding of key compliance areas including Workplace Health and Safety, Liquor Licensing and Food Safety, and the ability to hold a Queensland Liquor Approved Manager licence.
• A sharp eye for logistics and detail, with the organisational skills to ensure every event runs like clockwork.
• A natural way with people, able to build great working relationships across UniSC, with suppliers, and with customers to deliver consistently excellent experiences.
• A good grasp of financial practices and the systems that support them, along with experience managing budgets and day-to-day operations.
• The ability to make smart, confident decisions that prioritise safety and align with UniSC’s values and priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the judgement and initiative needed to guide a diverse team, including staff in supervisory roles.

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:  493249_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 25 May 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

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

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.