About This Opportunity
Join The University of Queensland as a Senior Project Manager within the Property and Facilities Division (Project Delivery), where you will lead the successful end-to-end delivery of major projects across UQ’s campuses. In this pivotal role, you will drive outcomes through every stage of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, evaluation and close-out. You will develop and refine project processes, oversee procurement and contract negotiations, manage deliverables and reporting, and foster strong stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless project execution.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-impact campus projects within one of Australia’s leading universities, contributing to environments that support world-class learning, research and innovation.
At UQ, you’ll join a purpose-driven community that values collaboration, professional growth and excellence in everything we do. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference across iconic campuses and contribute to a legacy of innovation, sustainability and learning for generations to come.
Some key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead and manage end-to-end project and program delivery to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, including cross-portfolio initiatives and multi-stakeholder engagements.
Provide strategic project planning and expert advice to senior leaders, selecting and applying appropriate project management methodologies and developing detailed project plans across all lifecycle phases.
Manage and guide project teams by planning, prioritising and adjusting best-practice methodologies to improve efficiency, resolve complex issues, and achieve outcomes on time and within budget.
Build productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, lead project communications and change activities, and execute communication strategies in partnership with Change Managers.
Oversee governance, financial and procurement activities, including budget management, tender and vendor selection, exercising financial delegations, and supporting Project Steering Committee operations.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes; implement monitoring and evaluation processes; and report on status, progress, metrics and critical deliverables.
For a full copy of the position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au
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/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave
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
Career development opportunities – access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
Salary packaging options.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field or an equivalent combination of qualifications and workplace experience. In addition, you will have:
Demonstrated experience successfully managing large, complex and/or cross-portfolio projects, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
Demonstrated expertise in the application of best-practice project management methodologies as appropriate to the size, scale, scope and complexity of the project.
Knowledge of and experience in coordinating vendor selection, alignment, and contract negotiation.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and critically analyse complex technical specifications related to building design, construction and whole of life maintenance.
Demonstrated high level knowledge of project and construction contract management principles and ability to apply associated skills in a complex environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the effective liaison and negotiation skills needed to develop and maintain strong working relationships within a School/Faculty/Institute/Portfolio, and the wider University community.
Demonstrated high level organisational ability, attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Experience leading project team staff, including planning, organising, performance management, recognition and development of staff.
Previous Senior Project Manager experience within a tertiary and/or research institution would be highly valued.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.
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 application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
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.
Applications close Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57626). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early-mid January 2026.
