Associate Director

1 week ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia University of Southern Queensland Full time
  • Remuneration range $156,435 to $173,403 pa
  • Full-time continuing appointment
  • Toowoomba campus
  • Full-time continuing appointment
  • Total remuneration range $156,435 to $173,403 pa
  • Campus location: Toowoomba

Building on its strengths as Australia's leading regional University, UniSQ's vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University's Strategic Plan outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

Facilities Management plans, develops and manages the Universitys physical environment and specialist soft services across the UniSQ locations, in support of the Universitys mission and goals.

Who you are

If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the Universitys infrastructure and maintenance landscape and possess the qualifications and experience outlined below, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Together, lets shape the future of UniSQs facilities for excellence in teaching, learning, and research.

What you'll do

As the Associate Director, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for the ongoing planning and maintenance of the universitys extensive facilities, infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and property portfolio. This critical leadership position demands a detailed understanding of maintenance and infrastructure in a complex commercial environment. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that assets are managed in accordance with industry standards, legislation, and the University Strategic Asset Management Plan. Leading a team responsible for the extensive asset portfolio aligned with strategic objectives and priorities, this role is integral to the universitys success. In doing so, your key responsibilities will be:

  • Develop, implement, and monitor cutting-edge infrastructure and maintenance policies, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose, safe, and compliant.
  • Manage maintenance contracts for optimal efficiency and effectiveness, adhering to best practice contractor management.
  • Exercise strong financial management, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and policy parameters to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Utilise Asset Management systems to develop effective measurement tools, driving data-informed decision-making.

What will help you succeed

Together with your relevant qualifications and experience, you will also possess:

  • Demonstrated experience in navigating complex multi-disciplinary environments, showcasing leadership and strategic management skills in handling large-scale institutional assets, services, and infrastructure.
  • Proven expertise in developing and managing substantial capital and operating programs, with a keen ability to prioritize activities based on risk, will ensure effective decision-making.
  • Familiarity with specialist Facilities Management Information Systems, including Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, Building Management Systems, and Strategic Asset Management Systems, and the ability to leverage data for informed planning activities are key attributes.
  • The capacity to independently organize and manage diverse tasks and projects, coupled with strategic and innovative thinking to navigate conflicting priorities and deadlines, will be vital.
  • Additionally, the ability to provide leadership and supervision to a diverse staff, motivating them to achieve excellence in work performance, client service, and University outcomes.

For further information about this role, please contact Mrs Robyn Fallon, Executive Director (Facilities Management) via or ExecutiveDirector- .

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at .

ReferenceNumber: 0396_12/23

Location: Toowoomba campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $156,435 to $173,403 pa (includes salary range of $132,180 to $146,517 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 7 January 2024

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to 'Who we're looking for' in the position description.

For more information on how to apply for a job , please refer to the application process ,available on our website.

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