* Information Technology Services (ITS) - IT Infrastructure Operations
* 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
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 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
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.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Beau Mason, Associate Director, IT Infrastructure at *******@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ******@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 ******@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).