Infrastructure Manager - Faculty Of Engineering

Infrastructure Manager - Faculty Of Engineering

The Faculty Of Engineering has a continuing (permanent) opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager. This strategic and operational role is central to planning, allocating, and managing space and facilities across the Faculty. You'll lead space-related projects, shape the Faculty's accommodation strategy, and provide expert advice to senior Faculty stakeholders - including the Faculty Executive Director, Deputy Faculty Executive Director, Senior Management Team, Heads Of School, and School Managers - to support the Faculty's growth and operational efficiency.

This highly collaborative position involves working closely with Schools and Estate Management to support building planning proposals and developing space strategies that optimise utilisation, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.

This role reports to Deputy Faculty Executive Director and has no direct reports. The role will work closely with the Heads Of School, School Managers, Building Managers, Precinct Managers and the Asset Planning Manager.

• Salary, Level 9: $148,012 to $157,055 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Continuing (permanent)
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• On-site role

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.

The Faculty Of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education, and it is the University's premier research faculty. It is the largest engineering faculty in Australia, graduating the most engineers and having the largest research expenditure. The Faculty offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across eight schools, fostering innovation and addressing global challenges. With strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, UNSW Engineering prepares students to become leaders in their field.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven advanced project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in development of robust solutions to problems.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft 365 suite, oracle databases and online collaborative applications.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Wednesday 26 November 2025

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities.