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Senior Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia UniSC Careers Full time
  • Global and Engagement | UniSC Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
  • Level 10, $143,875 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
  • Full-time, 2 year fixed-term appointment

The Opportunity

This is a great chance to lead important projects that support UniSC's global and engagement priorities, with a focus on third party education partnerships. As Senior Project Manager, Global and Engagement, you'll work closely with UniSC's Executive and teams across different portfolios and locations to plan and deliver complex initiatives. You'll bring people together, manage resources effectively, and see big ideas through to completion, helping UniSC strengthen its connections with communities, partners and the world.

You will

  • lead the design and delivery of major projects across the Global and Engagement portfolio, with a strong focus on third party education partnerships;
  • make sure governance, systems and frameworks are strong, practical, and aligned with UniSC's strategic direction;
  • provide thoughtful leadership to colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team culture; and
  • support the wider Global and Engagement team by managing and responding to requests for information with care and clarity.

About you

You're someone who thrives on turning big ideas into action. Our ideal candidate brings a sharp strategic mind, a collaborative spirit, and a flair for shaping complex projects especially in the context of third party education partnerships. You're confident navigating academic planning, infrastructure and policy, and you know how to connect the dots between opportunity, investment and impact. Whether you are building relationships with funding bodies, preparing high level reports, or representing UniSC on a national stage, you bring clarity, purpose and professionalism to everything you do. You're curious, proactive and ready to make things happen with and for others.

You will possess:

  • A proven track record leading and managing complex, large-scale projects in higher education or similarly complex environments, from strategic planning through to evaluation.
  • Strong expertise in delivering successful third-party education partnerships within a tertiary setting.
  • The ability to build and sustain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, academics, government and industry partners.
  • Leadership experience guiding multidisciplinary teams and managing staff across different levels and locations.
  • Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions and adapt strategies as circumstances evolve
  • Solid experience in project governance, including risk management, budget oversight and policy development focused on achieving key organisational goals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence preparing high-level reports, submissions and funding proposals for diverse audiences.
  • A genuine commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive work culture that reflects UniSC's values around cultural awareness, ethics and sustainability.

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.

Position description:493469_position description.pdf

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

Applications for this position closemidnight, Sunday 17 August 2025

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

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

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

Alex Elibank Murray
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global and Engagement)
Email: pvcge-office@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We're not the biggest university. But we're growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

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