Facilities Planning and Design Principal (Buderim)

493681
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
- Campus Development and Services
- L9 $134,332
- $140,696 +17% super
- Full-Time
- Campus Development and Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 9 $134,332
- $140,696 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full time, ongoing appointment

**The Opportunity**

As a key leader in Campus Development and Services, under the broad direction of the Senior Strategic Planning Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and review of the University’s strategic campus planning documents, including campus master plans, design policies, and standards. You will ensure all developments maintain the high-quality design established across UniSC’s campuses and study nodes.

For more information on Campus Development and Services, please visit: Campus Development and Services

**You will**:

- Lead the development and implementation of campus master plans and design standards, ensuring alignment with UniSC’s strategic goals and stakeholder needs;
- Manage the design and planning phases of capital projects, including new builds, refurbishments, and reconfigurations, from concept through documentation and cost estimation;
- Oversee procurement processes such as tenders and expressions of interest, ensuring compliance with UniSC policies and delivering value for investment.

**About you**

You are a seasoned professional with a strong background in architecture, urban design, or strategic facilities planning, ideally within the educational or public sector. You bring extensive experience in master planning, capital project design, and stakeholder engagement, adept at translating strategic objectives into actionable development plans.

Your technical proficiency includes AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and project management software, enabling you to lead complex design and planning initiatives with precision and innovation. You are well-versed in sustainable design principles and asset management strategies, ensuring long-term value and environmental responsibility in campus development.

**You will possess**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional registration in architecture, urban design, town planning, or strategic facilities planning;
- Extensive experience in master planning and capital project delivery, including design documentation, stakeholder engagement, and business case development;
- Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, BIM, and project management software;
- Expertise in procurement and contract management, with sound understanding of risk, compliance, and sustainability principles;
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and lead across diverse stakeholder groups; and
- Working knowledge of the higher education sector and the regulations governing university campus facilities

**Position Description**:Facilities Planning and Design Principal**

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 12 October 2025.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact: Kathryn Robertson
- Senior Strategic Planning Manager_
- Campus Development & Services

Phone: 07 5459 4741

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We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

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