Senior Project Manager

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible work arrangements

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking a project management professional to lead end-to-end delivery of multiple complex capital projects at the Sippy Downs campus. You will guide strategic planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, overseeing budgets, governance and risk to ensure timely delivery.

You will work with senior executives, consultants and multidisciplinary teams, applying governance and safety standards while supporting UniSC’s asset management

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification, or progress towards one, in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience delivering complex, high‑risk capital works projects.
• Strong governance, financial management, procurement, contract administration and risk management.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement with senior executives, contractors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple complex capital projects across full lifecycle.
• Oversee budgets, governance, risk, WHS and reporting.
• Engage stakeholders across internal and external groups to achieve outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably, and to UniSC standards.

Skills

Project management

Capital works

Governance

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification in PM/Construction/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

University of the Sunshine Coast – Sippy Downs QLD

• Campus Development and Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Campus Development and Services (CD&S) is responsible for the planning, development and management of UniSC’s physical environment across multiple campuses. The division delivers the University’s capital works program and ensures its facilities, infrastructure and operational environments support teaching, research and community engagement. This includes master planning, asset management, capital project delivery, sustainability initiatives and the coordination of complex operational interfaces across a live university environment.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple complex and high-risk capital projects, from strategic planning and business case development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will oversee project budgets, governance, risk, safety and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered within approved scope, timeframes and financial objectives. You will also contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery frameworks and support UniSC’s strategic infrastructure priorities

You will

• lead the delivery of complex capital works projects across the full lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover;
• manage project governance, budgets, risk, WHS, reporting and stakeholder engagement across multiple internal and external groups; and
• ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably and in accordance with UniSC’s strategic asset management objectives, regulatory requirements and approved project outcomes.

About you

You are an experienced project management professional with a strong background delivering complex, high-risk capital works projects in live operational environments. You bring strong financial, commercial and contract administration capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities, complex risks and multiple project stakeholders.

You are confident engaging with senior executives, consultants, contractors and operational teams, and can translate strategic requirements into successful project outcomes. You take a structured, solutions-focused approach to delivery, with a strong focus on governance, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will possess:

• A postgraduate qualification, or progress towards one, in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and training;
• Extensive experience delivering complex, high-risk capital works projects, preferably in higher education, healthcare or government;
• Strong expertise in project governance, financial management, procurement, contract administration and risk management;
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting and competing priorities across multiple projects;
• Strong knowledge of construction standards, building codes, statutory requirements and WHS legislation;
• Proven leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including working with senior executives, contractors and multidisciplinary teams;
• Highly developed communication skills and experience preparing business cases, executive reports and project documentation; and
• Current Class C driver’s licence and White Card (essential).

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 us at *************@usc.edu.au or call [phone].

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

Discover UniSC

• 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 theScience in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

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