• Strategic leadership opportunity to shape UniSQ’s enterprise-wide delivery function - based at Toowoomba, Ipswich, or Springfield
• $140,227 to $155,436 pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia

Are you ready to lead transformation and embed a culture of strategic delivery across the University? We’re seeking a visionary and experienced Associate Director to lead our newly established Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (ePMO) within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a centralised strategic delivery function that drives initiative alignment, optimises portfolio outcomes, and embeds best practice across UniSQ. Based in Toowoomba, Ipswich or Springfield, you’ll lead a high-performing team and work closely with senior executives to ensure our initiatives deliver real, measurable value.

Who you are

You’re a strategic and influential leader with a passion for driving organisational transformation, with a proven track record in leading enterprise-level delivery functions. You’re a natural influencer, capable of uplifting teams and stakeholders through thoughtful engagement and practical support. Your communication style builds trust and strong relationships, and your approach reflects UniSQ’s core values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.

What you’ll do

As the Associate Director (ePMO), you will:

• Establish and lead a high-performing ePMO aligned with UniSQ’s strategic charter.
• Drive initiative planning, prioritisation, and benefits realisation across the University.
• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic roadmap of initiatives in collaboration with the University Executive.
• Lead cultural change to embed project management best practice across the University.
• Provide centralised reporting and insights to track initiative performance and support executive decision making.
• Coach and influence leaders through the design and implementation of key programs and projects.
• Manage and mentor a collaborative, high-impact ePMO team.

What will help you succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A relevant qualification and extensive relevant experience in project management.
• Proven experience leading an Enterprise Portfolio Management Office with a large portfolio of programs and projects.
• Experience in strategic planning, portfolio optimisation and establishing the necessary frameworks, policies and procedures for an ePMO.
• Experience collaborating with senior executives to translate policy into actionable delivery plans that realise strategic intent and measurable benefits.
• Demonstrated success in leading cultural change to embed project management best practices across an organisation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with proven ability to manage strategic and operational risks across a complex portfolio of initiatives.
• A proactive, consultative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be highly regarded.

For further information, please contact Cliff Kaye, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, via email [email protected].

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.

Reference Number: 0128_08/25

Location: Toowoomba, Ipswich or Springfield campus

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

Salary: Total remuneration range of $166,274 to $184,308 pa (includes salary range of $140,227 to $155,436 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% salary and annual leave loading)

Closes: Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

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 our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey, available on our website.