Manager, Infrastructure & Facilities

Manager, Infrastructure & Facilities
Apply at St Lucia Campus, Dutton Park.
This is a full-time continuing position with a salary in the range of $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 (HEW 8), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Leverage your strong background in infrastructure management, preferably with experience in clinical or laboratory settings, to play a key role in shaping the services of the new Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, engaging with diverse stakeholders across a dynamic portfolio.
Exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative infrastructure development while navigating the challenges of a new faculty structure and managing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Based at our St Lucia campus (role will require working at other UQ campuses).
About This Opportunity
The newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences will be an interdisciplinary powerhouse of innovation and collaboration to lead integrated solutions to the needs of the communities we serve locally and globally. UQ offers one of the widest ranges of health and behavioural sciences programs of any Australian university, and the ambition for this new Faculty will be to leverage its unified suite of esteemed schools, institutes and centres to unlock opportunities within UQ and with external partners.
As the Manager, Infrastructure and Facilities, you will oversee and manage dedicated infrastructure and facilities services within the broader scope of the Associate Director, Infrastructure and Facilities. Your responsibilities will encompass small-scale project management, asset and critical research infrastructure planning and lifecycle management, general facilities and space management, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders within the faculty and key external partners.
You will primarily supervise staff and manage services at the precinct level while also contributing to broader initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and facilities services across all campuses and sites.
Key responsibilities will include:

Lead the development and delivery of high-quality infrastructure and facilities services to the precinct, including the effective supervision and management of direct reports.
Coordinate effective and efficient asset planning and lifecycle management, including annual stocktake and other scheduled asset management programs.
Develop and oversee a program of planned upgrades to physical spaces and standard equipment, including associated budget planning and management.
Lead infrastructure projects under the broad direction of the Associate Director, Infrastructure and Facilities and in partnership with colleagues in the portfolio and UQ Properties and Facilities.
Support the development and reporting of key metrics related to the performance of facilities services, including space management, building refurbishment, and undertaking maintenance activities.
Establish strong and effective networks across the faculty, central Properties and Facilities, and other key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the provision of high quality and client-centred services.

About You

Experience in relevant field and qualifications.
Proven ability to build capacity, lead teams, and implement a culture of continuous improvement and service innovation.
Demonstrated skills in implementing best practices in infrastructure and facilities management. Working knowledge or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of university or research facility operations, including regulatory requirements and security controls.
High-level interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to negotiate, provide advice, and liaise with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent time management skills to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience in building management, ideally in higher education, scientific or clinical research facilities.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including criminal history and education checks.
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:

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.
On-campus childcare options, cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section.
Resume.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Greg at ******. For application queries, please contact ****** stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close 1 December 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-43716). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week starting 9 December 2024.
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 ****** for accessibility support or adjustments.
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
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