Property and Facilities Division
Be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose and impact
Join a university ranked in the world's top 50
17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading
Based at the picturesque St Lucia Campus
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.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
On campus childcare options
Discounted parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
An exceptional opportunity has emerged within this division for a Senior Space Manger to join the team. Reporting to the Director, Campus Planning, the successful candidate will provide expert advice to the Division on all matters relating to the University's space requirements. This includes management of all relevant systems and procedures to allow proper monitoring, evaluation and reporting on space, including its allocation and utilisation.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leading the development of strategic policies and procedures to deliver effective and efficient space use across all UQ campuses and sites.
Ensuring optimal utilisation of space at strategic and operational levels in accordance with statutory requirements and UQ objectives.
Management of the University's space inventory database and maintenance of records on space allocation and utilisation.
Consulting with stakeholders throughout the University to deliver efficient outcomes that align with space management policies and relevant strategic plans.
Provision of advice on future space requirements based on growth forecasts and assessment of needs.
Benchmarking and comparisons with other tertiary institutions and industry best practice.
Driving business improvement through development and implementation of innovative systems and technologies to assist with planning and optimisation of space.
Leadership of a small team including coaching, performance management and fostering a culture of client-focused service delivery.
This is a Full-time , Continuing position. At HEW Level 9 , the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range of $127,496.67 to $134,829.23 plus a generous super allowance of 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $149,171.11 to $157,750.20 per annum.
About YouQualifications in architecture, interior design, facilities management or a related field with relevant space management experience in a large institutional environment.
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to present and explain complex information, influence others, overcome challenges and deliver change.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in development and implementation of a program of initiatives to meet space management objectives and achieve continuous improvement of policy, procedures and systems.
Familiarity with the Archibus integrated facilities management platform, or similar software.
Demonstrated experience in the management, mentoring and performance management of a diverse team.
Knowledge of best practice and emerging trends in use and management of space.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Tim Sweeney (Director, Campus Planning) at [email protected]
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You' section
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume', which is step one of the application form.
Other InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close 22 May 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-38323)