Senior Project Officer (HEO 7)

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Based in the Facilities Management Unit at the City West campus

Full-time, continuing position

Commencement Salary: $96,696 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager: Capital Development, the Senior Project Officer is responsible for leading and managing the planning and delivery of projects in support of capital works and maintenance programs within the University's built asset environment.

This position will support the Manager: Capital Development and Project Management Team in the delivery of the approved Minor Capital Works Program. The projects within the program are identified each calendar year to meet specific corporate objectives and are aligned with the strategic objectives of the university. The projects have an individual value of up to 2M.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The Facilities Management Unit (FMU) provides support to the University's teaching, research and support functions in three primary areas:

Capital Development : Planning, procurement and delivery of capital and maintenance projects aligned to strategic objectives. The annual capital works and maintenance budget ranges from $30M - $40M which includes in-progress capital projects of up to $250M.

Campus Operations : Management of FMU's on campus service delivery including:

Security (including crisis management)

Cleaning

Parking

Grounds maintenance

Mail and courier services

Hire of facilities

Contract and contractor support

Asset renewal – Site Engineering, Building Services and Fabric

Reactive, routine and major cyclic maintenance

Technical advice

Asset information

Utilities management (gas, water and electricity)

Commercial Services including:

UniPrint

Contract Management

Management of property leases and licenses

Tenders and procurement of services

Fleet management and chauffeured vehicles.

Essential Skills and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline i.e., Construction/Facilities Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Property Related Field and/or demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience within industry

Demonstrated experience in analysing stakeholders' needs and developing robust project briefs

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management principles, tools and techniques with a proven ability to achieve project objectives/quality outcomes within strict time and cost constraints

Knowledge and understanding of technical issues and requirements for commercial buildings

Demonstrated experience in the effective leadership and management of multi-disciplinary project teams including technical and specialist resources and external consultants

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Access to great personal development opportunities

Generous superannuation contributions of 17%

Flexible working conditions

A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

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For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6143.

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 18 June 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. #LI-DNI #S-DNI

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