St Lucia Campus, Australia
Onsite
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to five years
Based at our St Lucia campus location
The Associate Director, Infrastructure Performance Optimisation plays a pivotal role in shaping how the University plans, measures and continuously improves the performance of its physical environment. Leading a coordinated, data‑driven approach across the Property and Facilities Division, this role drives operational excellence, sustainability and value for money outcomes across a complex and asset‑intensive portfolio.
Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure and Sustainability, you will provide strategic leadership across electricity and utilities management, environmental performance and the Technical Stakeholder Framework. Working in a highly collaborative and purpose‑driven environment, you will influence senior stakeholders, lead specialist teams and embed performance frameworks that support the University’s teaching, research and engagement ambitions.
For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
The ideal candidate will be strategic and analytical leader with significant experience optimising performance in large, complex organisations. You bring deep capability in performance frameworks, governance, analytics and continuous improvement, coupled with hands‑on experience managing major operational budgets such as electricity, utilities or comparable portfolios.
Your background includes leading energy, water or sustainability initiatives in asset‑intensive environments, building high‑performing teams and influencing across diverse technical and operational stakeholders. You are known for your inclusive leadership style, professional integrity and ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that deliver measurable outcomes.
If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via talent@uq.edu.au. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre‑employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and professional registration. 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.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.
We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64435).
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