Senior Project Manager

• 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 unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 22 November 2026

Position Description: 495001_Senior Project Manager.pdf

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.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Jessica La Roche

Manager, Capital Delivery – Campus Development and Services

Telephone: 07 5456 5244

Email: jlaroche@usc.edu.au

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

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

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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.