Senior Space Manager

Full-time

Job Description

• Full-time, Fixed-term Senior position for 5 years
• Hawkesbury (Richmond) campus, with flexible working arrangements
• A competitive Senior level salary applies to this position

Lead strategic space planning and drive innovative solutions across a multi‑campus environment.

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Space Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategic space planning across the University’s portfolio. You will oversee policies, standards and long‑term strategies that support effective use of space and enable informed decision-making for future growth.

Working within the Property and Commercial team, you will provide expert advice to senior leaders, influence complex space planning matters and ensure space utilisation aligns with institutional priorities. The role has senior oversight of the University’s space management system, ensuring high‑quality data, reporting and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the University to deliver efficient, future‑focused outcomes, managing space requests, producing test fits, monitoring space utilisation and leading audits to ensure functional suitability and compliance with space standards. This role will also contribute to sector benchmarking, including TEFMA reporting, and champion innovative technologies and systems that enhance the University’s approach to strategic space management.

What Success Looks Like

• Strategic plans and policies for space utilisation implemented across campuses.
• Effective oversight of the space management system with accurate, up‑to‑date data.
• Strong stakeholder relationships that enable timely, informed decision‑making.
• High‑quality advice provided on space requirements and utilisation.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement of systems, procedures and planning approaches.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Relevant qualifications in architecture or interior design, and/or equivalent experience (minimum 10 years).
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering space management initiatives and system improvements.
• Proficiency with space management platforms and basic CAD (ArchiCAD or AutoCAD).
• Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct enquiries to Jaimie Abbey, Senior Project Officer, via jabbey@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include job reference REF981S in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22nd March 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact equity@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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