Manager UniSC Sport and Fitness / Job ID #23186

UniSC Sport and Fitness | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
Level 9, $124,146 - $130,027 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Full-time, Ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

If you've ever considered relocating to the glorious Sunshine Coast, UniSC is offering to help support that move for the right candidate.

Under the broad direction of the Director of Facilities Management, you will lead sport related stakeholder and relationship management and business development in sporting endeavours including developing, promoting and facilitating partnerships and events with sporting bodies, government, community and industry partners.

You will supervise a team of professional staff who work across the operational functions of UniSC

Sport & Fitness, across multiple campuses including events, sport delivery, operations, health and fitness, administration and finance.

Additionally, you will also be responsible for managing financial forecasting, workforce planning and budgets for the UniSC Sport and Fitness work area, and creating plans to develop our facilities with an eye on the 2032 Olympic Games

You will

manage and oversee business management and administration including procurement, asset management, contract management, workplace health and safety, employment of staff, and business development;
ensure the effective and efficient delivery of communications and engagement support such as event management, marketing, and community liaison activities;
manage and lead stakeholder engagement with a focus on key internal stakeholder clients, such as High Performance Sport, and teaching academics, as well as the development of key local, state, national and international strategic partnerships across all levels of government and industry;
review facility usage and participation levels, develop programs and plans to develop facilities for future opportunities and to maximise utilisation levels and grow revenues; and
identify professional development needs and develop appropriate professional development opportunities for supervisors and team members.

About University of the Sunshine Coast - UniSC

We're a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing university with a focus on sustainability, impact and community. As one of Australia's fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.

Our award-winning facilities span five campuses across Southeast Queensland, in regions renowned for their natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. UniSC is the world's only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide - a title we have held for 17 consecutive years.

UniSC is recognised as a global leader in sustainability principles. Our strong commitment to achieving sustainability is embedded in our teaching, research and how we operate, as evidenced by the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in which we are the top ranked Queensland university for 'Overall Impact.' UniSC is also ranked in the top three percent globally for 'Climate Action' impact, and third in Australia for our global impact to 'Life on Land'. We're in the top four percent globally for 'Life Below Water'. These rankings are a welcome recognition of our research, teaching and stewardship work in these specialty areas.

We're focused on becoming Australia's most relevant university. This means our research explores the timeliest topics of our era, those with the most significance for the future. We have 26 research fields ranked at - or well above - world standard according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings.

UniSC's national and international research impact continues to grow exponentially. Since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income, and this is just the start of our story. We are young, ambitious, and determined to become Australia's premier regional university.

We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.

About you

You will be an experienced leader with an innovative and future-focussed mind-set. You will possess high level interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to negotiate and influence views and perspectives as well as to proactively resolve conflict. You pride yourself on your systematic and innovative approach to solving complex problems. Additionally, you have the capability to establish, maintain and foster collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders including the capacity to secure and develop commercial partnerships.

You will possess:

completion of a relevant postgraduate qualifications and extensive management and leadership experience in a sport and fitness environment;
business acumen and strategic management expertise applied in a sport and fitness setting;
experience in leading and managing an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, including developing and implementing effective and efficient systems and processes, including workplace health and safety systems;
experience in the development of facility development plans and associated business development plans in a sport and fitness environment;
financial management expertise, including the ability to analyse data and financial reports, manage budgets and present reliable and accurate information to inform decision-making;
capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and environments, including the capacity to develop effective response plans to achieve financial and operational objectives and implement appropriate risk management strategies; and
experience in the supervision and management of staff, including experience resolving a diverse range of human resources issues.

Additional Requirement

It is a condition of employment for this position that you may be required to provide periodic evidence of immunisation against communicable diseases. This may include COVID-19.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; women in STEM; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au or phone +61 7 5430 2830.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Andrew Ryan

Director, Facilities Management

Telephone: 07 5456 3567

Email: aryan1@usc.edu.au

Please apply by midnight, Monday 12 June 2023.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc

A completed application includes:

a statement that addresses each of the selection criteria contained within the Position Description and your resume/curriculum vitae. Information regarding how to prepare your application and effectively address selection criteria is available on our website information for applicants.

Benefits of working at UniSC

UniSC is a community which recognises and embraces diversity among our staff, students and community partnerships. We provide an inclusive environment where each person feels they belong and are respected, connected and empowered to contribute and grow in meaningful ways.

UniSC is a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative which aims to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. Attaining an award is recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving gender equity and ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, as well as underrepresented groups, are best positioned to reach their full potential.

UniSC offers career enhancement opportunities such as professional development and specialised leadership and management programs. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible work options, extensive and generous leave options and a 36.25 hour working week for our professional staff. For more information, visit our website https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc/benefits-of-working-at-unisc

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