Senior Project Manager - Capital Works

About the role

Campus Development and Services (CD&S) at UniSC Sunshine Coast plans, develops and manages the university's physical environment across its campuses, including the capital works program, asset management, master planning, sustainability initiatives and the coordination of complex operational interfaces. As Senior Project Manager you will lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple complex, high-risk capital projects, from strategic planning and business case development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• 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 internal and external groups.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably and in line with UniSC's strategic asset management objectives, regulatory requirements and approved outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery frameworks and support the university's strategic infrastructure priorities.

Required profile

• 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.
• Current Class C driver's licence and White Card (essential).
• Legal work rights in Australia.

Required skills

• Project governance, financial management, procurement, contract administration and risk management.
• Management of project budgets, schedules, forecasting and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of construction standards, building codes, statutory requirements and WHS legislation.
• Leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement, including with senior executives, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Business case preparation, executive reporting and project documentation.

What we offer

• Salary of $118,986 - $134,756 per year, plus up to 17% employer superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave options.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• EAP, fitness passport and discounted private health.

Applications close midnight on Sunday 22 November 2026 and require a resume and a response to the selection criteria. Candidates who do not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply anyway.