Posted:
8/14/2024, 6:25:47 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2025
Salary HEW 10A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About the Role/You
The Associate Director of Campus Planning is responsible for connecting people and space. The position requires a high level of stakeholder engagement, particularly at the executive level. It is responsible for key elements of the campus property strategy. This includes managing the University’s space through property and space planning and incorporating efficient delivery of space accommodation outcomes. The position oversees the integrity of the University’s spatial plans and database, including utilisation metrics to support the provision of accurate advice relating to accommodation.
The position will oversee the development of the 5 year Property Plan, updated annually and recommend space management strategies that consider the needs of all key stakeholders.
The position leads the delivery of project planning and briefing components by coordinating solutions for internal and external stakeholder groups. It collaborates with Property Services teams to provide a quality service outcome that reflects a highly professional organisation.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Demonstrated experience leading ‘win-win’ stakeholder engagement within a large complex environment to investigate and validate spatial and technical requirements.
A leading understanding of best-practice workplace strategy and strategic planning, including spatial planning.
The ability to review and analyse constantly changing internal and external contexts and translate those changes into spatial forecasts and strategic plans with evidence-based options analysis.
Proven ability to develop an approved spatial brief, align it to a suitable space, and develop an action plan for funding consideration, including a high-level architectural, services and structural scope to budget capital costs.
Leadership and management of technical teams to deliver outcomes aligned with the spatial brief, stakeholder expectations, and approved program and budget.
Commercial acumen that understands how to deliver outcomes with consideration and emotional intelligence when addressing complex problems and advising varied audiences.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Group
Property Services Group has approximately 125 staff and has the responsibility to operate, maintain and enhance the buildings owned and leased by RMIT University, oversee construction projects and ensure the provision of physical facilities services.
The Group has an operating budget in excess of $70M and prospective capital projects of over $100M per annum for the next few years in Melbourne and Vietnam. RMIT's built environment involves approximately 109 buildings in Melbourne spread across all of RMIT's campuses and sites.
Property Services consists of the following branches:
Campus Strategy
PSG Operations
Capital Works
Facilities and Asset Management
Portfolio Management
Development
https://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/rmit-structure/operations/property-services
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
Position Description - Associate Director, Campus Planning
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Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
Industries: Education ⋅ Higher Education