"Senior Project Manager - IT Infrastructure"

About This Opportunity

This position will be responsible for the project management of transformative IT Infrastructure projects and initiatives, which are aligned with, and fundamental for, the successful deployment of the University Technology Master plan. This role encompasses leading project outcomes across all aspects of the project life cycle, including project initiation and planning, developing processes to monitor and evaluate the project, managing project deliverables and communication, facilitating stakeholder engagements, coordinating procurement and contract negotiations, and supporting project reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Initiative development, design and delivery: Collaborate with business units to plan and deliver scopes, conduct impact assessments and financial analysis, produce reports, and manage procurement activities as required.
• Project Management: Coordinate and lead project development within ITS Infrastructure Services, maintaining plans and documents and reporting financials in line with project methodologies such as PMBOK and Prince2. In addition, you will coordinate meetings, support IT and Organisational change, and manage various program activities.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement: Develop and implement communication plans, manage vendor relationships, and support business units in adopting change.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with postgraduate qualifications (or be in progress towards postgraduate qualifications) in Project Management or a related field, or have 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
• A thorough understanding of project methodology and/or frameworks, specifically PMBOK and Prince2
• Substantial experience and a track record of delivering strategic IT or IT Infrastructure related projects covering broad domains of Network and Communications, Storage and Compute services, in similar large and complex organisations
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster strong collaborative relationships and stakeholder engagement at all levels to support the on-time and on-budget delivery of strategic programs
• Expert written and oral communication skills including the ability to influence and negotiate
• Experience with leading and managing small teams in a project context.
• Knowledge and experience of the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of enterprise network, storage and compute solutions.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

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:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. 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 Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60525).

Full time, fixed-term position until February 2028. Base salary will be in the range $138,006 - $145,943 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9). Based at our vibrant St Lucia location.