Join Swinburne University as the Associate Director, Estate and Space Planning, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our campuses. This dynamic position is designed for a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainable development and innovative space management. You will lead a dedicated team responsible for optimizing the University’s estate across three campuses, ensuring that our facilities not only meet current needs but also anticipate future demands.

In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop comprehensive frameworks that enhance our work environment and culture. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting capital infrastructure programs and addressing the associated space planning requirements, making a significant impact on the University’s operational efficiency.

We are seeking a candidate with exceptional problem-solving skills, analytical acumen, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. You will be tasked with providing insightful options analysis and recommendations that drive strategic decision-making. If you are ready to take on a leadership role that combines vision with practical execution, we invite you to apply and help us create a vibrant and sustainable campus experience for our community.

Join us at Swinburne University, where your contributions will not only shape our physical spaces but also foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Relevant professional background and extensive experience in leading and managing strategic space management, property/asset management and/or major capital programs in a complex estate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role and in an organisation of similar size and complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex estate and property data and accurately present space management outcomes and recommendations.
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to manage the expectations and interests of competing internal and external stakeholders. This includes excellent written skills, and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences in written and oral skills.

Qualifications
Degree (and/or postgrad) or professional institute qualifications in Architecture, Uban Planning, Design or similar discipline or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training.

**This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Thursday 31st October 2024, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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