"Asset Planning Manager (Canberra & Sydney Campuses)"

Job no: 525813

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW, Canberra, ACT

Categories: Estate / Facilities Management

• Employment Type: Continuing employment
• Remuneration: Generous salary package commensurate with skills and experience
• Location: 50% Kensington/50% UNSW Canberra (regular travel between the two locations on a flexible hybrid basis)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Asset Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in the strategic planning, allocation, and management of facilities within the University campuses across NSW and Canberra. The role involves working from and across both UNSW's Canberra and Kensington campuses on a regular 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, long term forecast and the campus master plan.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the education, research, industry collaboration and social impact objectives of the designated campus, faculties and division, identifying opportunities and challenges in the physical environment that impact their success.
• Develop detailed functional briefs for estate improvement and development projects that optimise spaces to enhance collaboration, innovation and align with University space principles.
• Assess space and capital investment needs, resolve requests/issues, and implement allocations that support diverse campus activities and priorities.
• 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.
• 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 clear metrics in collaboration with Estate Management and Canberra based stakeholders to measure success while ensuring alignment with the organisation’s goals.
• Negotiate to resolve complex internal space or supporting infrastructure issues, negotiating acceptable solutions for all stakeholders.
• Work with Estate Management and Canberra based stakeholders to develop a physical campus transition plan.
• Evaluate and report potential risks and develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with project and development managers to ensure briefs/reports are translated into effective designs that meet the needs of stakeholders and business objectives.
• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, and procedures governing the allocation, use and management of faculty and divisional space. These policies will comply with relevant governance, safety standards, operational protocols, and funding requirements.

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
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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 22^nd of August 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.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 12 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 22 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time