Maintenance Services Manager – University of the Sunshine Coast
This senior operational role leads the delivery of UniSC's maintenance, compliance, and asset performance functions across all campuses. You will drive proactive, risk‑based maintenance planning, ensure statutory compliance, and develop lifecycle strategies that support safety, sustainability, and long‑term performance of campus environments.
Location(s): UniSC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs), UniSC Moreton Bay (Petrie).
Level 8: $115,240 – $130,514 per annum, plus up to 17% employer superannuation.
Employment type: Full‑time, ongoing appointment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the operation, maintenance, and statutory compliance of building systems and infrastructure across all campuses.
* Manage planned and reactive maintenance programs to optimise asset performance, service reliability, and sustainability outcomes.
* Oversee procurement processes, contract development, and supplier performance for key maintenance and technical services.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality campus environments aligned with UniSC's strategic objectives.
* Provide expert technical guidance to University management, lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams, and contribute to strategic asset and infrastructure planning.
About You
Our ideal candidate brings extensive experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or operational asset management, supported by strong leadership capability and a commitment to service excellence. You will have a proven ability to lead multi‑site operations, deliver compliant and effective maintenance services, manage contractors and service providers, and support evidence‑based decision‑making through sound financial and performance management. Your technical expertise, strong communication skills, and commitment to sustainability and safe work practices will be central to shaping UniSC's campus operations.
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in facilities management, maintenance, engineering, or construction, preferably within a large or complex organisation.
* Demonstrated experience managing multi‑site maintenance operations with strong risk, safety, and compliance capabilities.
* Expertise in building systems, Australian Standards, statutory obligations, and lifecycle asset management practices.
* Experience in procurement strategy, contract negotiation, and management of performance‑based service providers.
* Proficiency in asset management systems, CAFM tools, and digital reporting platforms.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective relationships.
* Strong understanding of sustainability, energy efficiency, and contemporary asset management principles.
* Advanced capability in maintenance planning, scheduling, performance reporting, and data‑driven decision‑making.
* Experience in a university or similar multi‑campus environment.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver high‑quality outcomes within complex operational settings.
Application Process
Applications close midnight, Tuesday 9 December 2025.
To apply you must lodge your application through our website. Your submission should include a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment with the specified selection criteria outlined in the position description.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds. UniSC is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For additional support during the application process, contact unisc‑ or call +61 7 5430 2830.
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