• Property and Facilities
• Full-time permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $113,377.67 - $117,957.47 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Project Manager - Development Focused plays a key role in assessing the feasibility and strategic viability of infrastructure projects at UQ. This role emphasises the early stages of development, commercial drivers, and strategic assessments to ensure projects align with UQ's long-term goals before moving into the delivery phase. This position offers the chance to influence high-level decision-making and contribute to the strategic direction of UQ's infrastructure portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses and commercial assessments to assess project viability.
• Develop and implement strategies for project approval, ensuring alignment with governance and strategic priorities.
• Provide commercial insights and strategic direction on project selection, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leading communications and engagement activities to support project success.
• Work closely with the broader project team to ensure a seamless transition from feasibility to project delivery.
• Provide updates to governance forums, manage documentation, and ensure adherence to reporting requirements.

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
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

• Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in commercial property development, infrastructure, or strategic project management, ideally with experience in the private sector.
• Proven experience in feasibility analysis, commercial assessments, and ability to manage construction and infrastructure projects across their full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, consultant/contractor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Archibus, Unifi, and other project management applications for tracking project timelines, reporting, and financial management.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Experience in cost-benefit analysis, business case development, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and team management skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders effectively.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Chris Cappellone at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) 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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50009).