Faculty of Science 2 x Full-time, permanent positions Base salary will be in the range $117,958.12 - $132,247.57 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) Roles based at either St Lucia or Gatton campus with occasional travel to other UQ campuses, sites, and research stations. Ready to broaden your facilities management experience beyond a single building? Take ownership of infrastructure across a diverse and dynamic science portfolio. About This Opportunity The Infrastructure and Facilities Business Partner supports the Faculty of Science’s teaching and research by ensuring facilities and infrastructure are safe, compliant, fit for purpose, and effectively utilised across a complex portfolio of laboratories, teaching spaces, and technical environments. This hands-on role involves auditing infrastructure, implementing practical risk-based improvement strategies, coordinating projects, and providing functional leadership to support day-to-day operational performance. You will work closely with Schools, Property & Facilities, and other stakeholders to deliver practical, sustainable solutions. Join a collaborative team and help deliver infrastructure outcomes that enable the Faculty to operate efficiently and achieve its academic and research goals. Key responsibilities will include: Space Management Undertake regular inspections of Faculty of Science infrastructure to identify deficiencies and ensure alignment with UQ policy requirements. Collect, analyse, and report on space utilisation and condition data, and coordinate documented strategies to support operational suitability, sustainable use, and maintenance planning in consultation with Schools, Health Safety & Wellness, and Property & Facilities. Infrastructure Planning & Delivery Prepare and manage documentation for capital infrastructure submissions in accordance with Faculty and University processes. Liaise with Property & Facilities and School stakeholders throughout project lifecycles, represent the Faculty during delivery stages, and coordinate defect monitoring. Client Partnering Act as the primary contact for infrastructure-related matters for assigned client groups, including coordinating responses to local issues and facilitating escalation where required. Participate in relevant committees and working groups, and where applicable, assist with facilities-related budget development, monitoring, and reporting. Leadership Participate in committees and working groups relating to estate management and infrastructure planning. Develop and maintain local procedures and guidelines, provide supervisory and functional leadership to Facilities staff and specialist contributors, oversee financial and personnel matters where required, and undertake special infrastructure-related projects. For a copy of the full Position Description, please email talent@uq.edu.au About UQ These roles are available across two of UQ’s major campuses, with one position based primarily at Gatton and one at St Lucia. As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside leading academics and professional staff from around the world, contributing to an environment that supports excellence in teaching and research. Gatton Campus has over 125 years of history and is home to leading agricultural, environmental, and veterinary science activities, including farms, animal facilities, laboratories, and specialised teaching and research spaces. St Lucia Campus, UQ’s flagship Brisbane location, is a large, multi-disciplinary campus with a diverse portfolio of laboratories, technical facilities, teaching spaces, and critical research infrastructure. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will play an important role in advancing UQ’s vision of a better world by enabling high-quality teaching, research, and student experience. Your work will contribute to outcomes that have a meaningful and lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is central to our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, including: Free parking (Gatton only) and intercampus bus Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible start/finish times. 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services (Gatton) 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 Salary packaging options About You Postgraduate qualification in engineering or science with extensive relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of built infrastructure sustainability practices, including legislation, codes of practice, and standards across a range of building uses. Practical understanding of the interface between science infrastructure and built infrastructure. Experience in applying scientific and engineering principles to develop and execute technically informed risk-based strategies that ensure safety, compliance, and operational suitability. Proven experience leading and managing teams, including delegating, training, and overseeing staff to achieve quality outcomes. High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships, collaborate effectively, and consult with diverse client groups. Strong computer literacy and ability to use, or learn, software relevant to infrastructure and business operations. Chartered status in asset management, building services engineering, or risk engineering (Professional Engineer or Engineering Manager level) is desirable. 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 Ted Simmonds via edward.simmonds@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 indicating your preferred location (Gatton, St Lucia, or either) and 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 clos e 11 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61178). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 23 March.