Senior Project Manager

UniSC Careers; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Super

Flexible work arrangements

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Professional development

EAP, fitness passport & discounted PHI

Salary packing options

Job summary

UniSC is seeking an experienced project management professional to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple complex capital projects at UniSC Sunshine Coast. You will manage design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover within approved scope, timeframes and budgets.

You will oversee governance, financial management, risk, WHS and stakeholder engagement across diverse internal and external groups, ensuring safe, sustainable delivery aligned with university priorities.

Qualifications

• You will possess a postgraduate qualification or progress towards one in Project/Construction/Engineering or related discipline.
• 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.
• Current Class C driver's license and White Card (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple complex and high‑risk capital projects across the full lifecycle.
• Oversee project budgets, governance, risk, safety and stakeholder engagement for multiple groups.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably and in accordance with UniSC’s asset management objectives and approved outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery frameworks and align with strategic infrastructure priorities.

Skills

Capital projects delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Governance

WHS knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

• 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 [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.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact [e-mail]

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.