"Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Projects"

Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Projects

locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 12 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-61132

Information Technology Services (ITS)

Full time, fixed-term position through to December 2027

Base salary will be in the range $138,006 - $145,943 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9) 

Based at our St Lucia location 

About This Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of large-scale, transformative IT infrastructure projects that are critical to the successful implementation of the University’s Technology Master Plan. Working closely with senior leaders, business units and technical teams, this role is responsible for shaping initiatives from early concept through to delivery, ensuring projects are well-governed, financially sound and aligned to strategic objectives. You will operate in a complex environment, balancing stakeholder expectations, technical constraints and delivery risk to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic IT infrastructure projects, including scope definition, planning, budgeting, procurement and implementation.

Engage with senior stakeholders and business units to assess impacts, manage risks and ensure projects align with organisational priorities.

Establish and maintain robust project governance, reporting and financial management in line with PMBOK, PRINCE2 and organisational frameworks.

Coordinate project teams, vendors and partners, supporting effective communication, change adoption and successful delivery outcomes.

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, 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 

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

You are an experienced project manager with a strong background in delivering complex IT infrastructure initiatives within large, matrixed organisations. You bring a strategic mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills and a disciplined approach to governance and delivery, while remaining adaptable and outcomes-focused.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies such as PMBOK and PRINCE2

A strong track record delivering large-scale IT or IT infrastructure projects across domains such as networks, communications, storage and compute

Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at senior levels

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing business cases, reports and executive-level presentations

Experience managing budgets, financial risks and procurement activities within complex project environments

Proven capability leading and coordinating small project teams and multidisciplinary contributors

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes on time and within budget

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.  

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Beau Mason, Associate Director, IT Infrastructure at b.mason@uq.edu.au.  

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: 

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 Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61132).