- Employment Type: Continuing employment
- Remuneration: Generous salary package
- Location: 50% Kensington/50% UNSW Canberra (regular travel between the two sites on a flexible, hybrid basis)
About UNSW:
The Asset Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in the strategic planning, allocation, and management of facilities within the university campuses across New South Wales. The role involves working from and across both UNSW’s Canberra and Kensington campuses on a regular (weekly / fortnightly) basis.
The position requires a comprehensive understanding of space utilisation, facility management principles and strategic planning to advance the university's education, research, and social impact objectives. Working closely with both UNSW Kensington and UNSW Canberra faculties, divisions, university leadership and UNSW Sydney Asset Management, the Asset Planning Manager effectively develops and implements comprehensive campus planning strategies that optimise space utilisation and operational efficiencies to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. The Asset Planning Manager may be assigned to one or more faculties or divisions or may work across the portfolio; this will change to support priorities and team workload.
The Asset Planning Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects Planning (Estate Management, UNSW Sydney) and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to optimise the university’s estate portfolio, that align with campus/ faculty/divisional strategies, UNSW’s Future Campus programme, the university's goals, and the campus master plan.
- In collaboration with Estate Management, develop and regularly review the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Faculty/Division Asset Management Plan (FAMP) - These plans articulate the accommodation strategy and facilities development for the designated portfolio.
- Work with Estate Management to develop a physical campus transition plan.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the education, research and social impact objectives of the designated campus, faculties and division, identifying opportunities and challenges in the physical environment that impact their success.
- Work collaboratively with other Asset Planning Managers to assess education, research and student space needs, utilisation patterns, and facility requirements across disciplines for all faculties, divisions and related entities.
- Conduct assessments of existing spaces including analysing utilisation data, occupancy patterns, and other relevant metrics; identify and apply opportunities for improvement, refurbishment, repurposing, or reallocation to better serve the university and its community.
- Develop clear metrics to measure success while ensuring alignment with each organisation’s goals.
- Ensure the equitable allocation and optimisation of spaces within designated envelopes.
- Assess space and capital investment needs, resolve requests/issues, and implement allocations that support diverse campus activities and priorities.
- Negotiate to resolve complex internal space or supporting infrastructure issues, negotiating acceptable solutions for all stakeholders.
- Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate potential solutions to future space needs such as leasing or refurbishing spaces. Prepare executive-level business cases, including full cost-benefit analysis to support decision making.
- Develop detailed functional briefs for estate improvement and development projects that optimise spaces to enhance collaboration, innovation and align with university space principles.
- Collaborate with project and development managers to ensure briefs/reports are translated into effective designs that meet the needs of stakeholders and business objectives.
- Cultivate robust relationships with the necessary internal and external stakeholders to und
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
Skills and Experience Summary:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in architecture, design, engineering, facilities management, business, research or related field.
- Extensive experience in space planning, facility management, or campus planning with a proven track record of managing research spaces in a university or research institution.
- Strong knowledge of space utilisation principles.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, build consensus, and lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
- Proficiency in space management software, CAD tools, and other technologies for space analysis, visualisation, and project management.
- Excellent consultation, influencing, resilience and negotiation skills. Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing complex priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Commitment to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable campus environment through strategic space planning initiatives that support the university's mission and values
Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV & cover letter online outlining your interest and suitability for the role, via the application portal before July 17th at 11:30pm.
A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre-employment checks required for this position: Verification of qualifications, criminal history, ID & working rights.
Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
(Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal).
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. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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