Associate Director, Campus Operations

University of the Sunshine Coast – UniSC; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Queensland is seeking an Associate Director for Campus Operations. In this full-time role, you will lead campus operations and oversee capital projects, ensuring sustainable and efficient facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership in facilities management, with experience in leading teams and managing significant capital programs. Join us to create impactful spaces for students and the community.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

EAP and fitness passport

Discounted private health

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading and inspiring teams.
• Strong leadership skills in risk compliance and sustainability.
• Excellent ability to influence and build stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning and management of maintenance across campuses.
• Oversee delivery of a multi-million-dollar capital program.
• Ensure spaces are purposeful and aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership in facilities management

Expertise in procurement and contract management

Managing complex organizational programs

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Job description

• Campus Development and Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Attractive remuneration, commensurate with skills and experience, plus 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time opportunity

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to lead and shape the delivery of campus operations and capital projects at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As Associate Director, Campus Operations, you will guide facilities management and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring our spaces are purposeful, welcoming, and aligned with the University’s strategic goals, while making a real impact on the experience of students, staff, and the wider community.

• drive the planning, management, and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and programs across all UniSC campuses, ensuring buildings, grounds, and infrastructure remain fit for purpose and future-ready.
• lead and inspire teams delivering essential campus services to create smooth, welcoming, and sustainable operations; and
• oversee the delivery of a multi-million-dollar capital program, translating strategic asset plans into high-quality, impactful infrastructure that supports the University’s growth and ambitions.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives on making a tangible impact across our campuses. You lead with confidence and a practical mindset, keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and fit for purpose while supporting the University’s long-term goals. You’re experienced in guiding capital programs, managing budgets, and shaping operational services, all with a focus on quality, risk management, and sustainability. You enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partners, and are motivated by creating spaces that empower students, staff, and the community. If you take pride in service excellence, continuous improvement, and leading with integrity, this is the role for you.

You will possess:

• Strong leadership in facilities management, capital projects, risk compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Proven expertise in procurement, contract development, and management across a wide range of significant assets and projects.
• Experience managing complex, organisation-wide programmes and providing strategic, expert advice.
• Demonstrated experience of leading and inspiring teams to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build credibility, and develop strong stakeholder relationships.
• Highly developed organisational, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt and create innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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 [e-mail] or call [phone].

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 5 January 2026

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.

Benefits

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.