"Associate Director, Campus Operations"

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to lead and shape the delivery of campus operations and capital projects at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As Associate Director, Campus Operations, you will guide facilities management and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring our spaces are purposeful, welcoming, and aligned with the University’s strategic goals, while making a real impact on the experience of students, staff, and the wider community.

Campus Development and Services

You will

• drive the planning, management, and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and programs across all UniSC campuses, ensuring buildings, grounds, and infrastructure remain fit for purpose and future-ready.
• lead and inspire teams delivering essential campus services to create smooth, welcoming, and sustainable operations; and
• oversee the delivery of a multi-million-dollar capital program, translating strategic asset plans into high-quality, impactful infrastructure that supports the University’s growth and ambitions.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives on making a tangible impact across our campuses. You lead with confidence and a practical mindset, keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and fit for purpose while supporting the University’s long-term goals. You’re experienced in guiding capital programs, managing budgets, and shaping operational services, all with a focus on quality, risk management, and sustainability. You enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partners, and are motivated by creating spaces that empower students, staff, and the community. If you take pride in service excellence, continuous improvement, and leading with integrity, this is the role for you.

You will possess:

• Strong leadership in facilities management, capital projects, risk compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Proven expertise in procurement, contract development, and management across a wide range of significant assets and projects.
• Experience managing complex, organisation-wide programmes and providing strategic, expert advice.
• Demonstrated experience of leading and inspiring teams to achieve goals and deliver results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build credibility, and develop strong stakeholder relationships.
• Highly developed organisational, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt and create innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Position Description: 493894_position description.pdf

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 5 January 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dean Collins
Director, Campus Development
Telephone: 07 5456 5770
Email: dcollin1@usc.edu.au

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.