* Total remuneration range $160,346 to $177,738 pa
* Full-time continuing appointment
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the infrastructure and maintenance landscape of a regional University? Do you thrive in an environment where you can lead a dedicated team, drive strategic initiatives and ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency?
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is seeking an experienced Associate Director (Infrastructure and Maintenance) to lead a skilled team of professionals within our Facilities Management portfolio. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the University's academic and research goals by maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency. Together, let's shape the future of UniSQ’s facilities for excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
What you'll do
You will lead a dedicated team responsible for the ongoing planning and maintenance of the University’s extensive facilities, infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and property portfolio. This key leadership position demands a detailed understanding of maintenance and infrastructure in a complex commercial environment. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that assets are managed in accordance with industry standards, legislation, and the University Strategic Asset Management Plan. You will also:
o Develop and implement infrastructure and maintenance policies, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose, safe, and compliant as well as managing the University’s extensive asset portfolio.
o Manage maintenance contracts for optimal efficiency and effectiveness, adhering to best practice contractor management.
o Exercise strong financial management, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and policy parameters to achieve key performance indicators.
o Utilise Asset Management systems to develop effective measurement tools, driving data-informed decision-making.
What will help you succeed
Together with your relevant qualifications and experience, you will also possess:
o Demonstrated experience in navigating complex multi-disciplinary environments, showcasing leadership and strategic management skills in handling large-scale institutional assets, services, and infrastructure.
o Proven expertise in developing and managing substantial capital and operating programs.
o Familiarity with specialist Facilities Management Information Systems, including Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, Building Management Systems, and Strategic Asset Management Systems, and the ability to leverage data for informed planning activities are key attributes.
o Strong financial management skills.
o Ability to independently organise and manage diverse tasks and projects, with strategic and innovative thinking to navigate conflicting priorities and deadlines.
o Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team to achieve excellence in work performance, client service, and University outcomes.
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Reference Number: 0031_02 / 25
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs / week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $160,346 to $177,738 pa (includes salary range of $135,485 to $150,180 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Monday, 10 March 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.
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.
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