Property and Facilities Business Case Manager

Property and Facilities Business Case Manager

$113k - $127k p.a. + 17% super and leave loading

• Base salary will be in the range $113,377.67 - $127,112.24 + 17% Superannuation (Hew Level 8)
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options (up to 2 days per week work from home)

About This Opportunity
As the Business Case Manager (known locally as Business Interface Lead), you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering strategic projects across the University. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives, manage the origination of complex projects, and ensure alignment with the program objectives and the University's goals.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop robust business cases, ensuring they align with UQ's strategic objectives and adhere to financial and governance requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and oversee initial project budget preparation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify challenges, support the development of data-driven solutions, and offer guidance on program delivery.
• Coordinate the review and approval of business case preparation elements via executive governance forums, including incorporating feedback and providing administrative support to executive-level committees.
• Assist with overseeing project scope changes, ensuring they align with approved business cases, the UQ Gated Capex process, and long-term institutional goals.
• Manage risks and benefits, coordinate and undertake associated reporting, and facilitate the timely handover to project delivery.

About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Qualifications in business, project management or a related discipline, and extensive relevant experience in project, program, and portfolio management roles, ideally within the tertiary education or commercial property sector; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
• A proven track record in successfully planning and developing business cases and stakeholder management strategies for capital works.
• Strong expertise in managing large-scale, complex capital projects and programs, contributing to the successful execution of infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within project and program teams to ensure the achievement of key objectives, with a clear understanding of project controls, commercial controls, and design management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success in preparing briefings, reports, and presentations for senior executives.
• High-level interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and an ability to be adaptive and innovative in developing and pursuing solutions.
• Highly effective organisational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and maintain meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check.

Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Ryan at [emailprotected]. For application queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via our new email address, [emailprotected], stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.

Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
• Resume.

Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [emailprotected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45600).