Asset Planning Manager (Research)

Job no: 5317+8
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Estate / Facilities Management
Employment Type: Full Time, continuing position
Remuneration: Competitive package available
Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)
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

As an Asset Planning Manager you play a pivotal role in the strategic planning and allocation of campus facilities to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of space utilisation and planning concepts to support the university's education, research, and social impact objectives.

Working closely with faculties, divisions, Estate Management, and university leadership, you will develop and implement strategies that optimise space utilisation and operational efficiencies.

The role works within a team, responsible for the faculties of Science, Engineering and Medicine & Health; and the Division of Research. The role is for Faculty of Engineering portfolio but you may be assigned to other faculties or divisions or may work across the portfolio; this could change to support priorities and team workload.

This role sits within UNSW Estate Management, reports to the Senior Manager Campus Planning and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with key faculty and division stakeholders to understand their education, research and social impact objectives, identifying areas in the physical environment that impact their success.
Identify and apply improvement opportunities such as refurbishment, repurpose, leasing, or reallocation, that better serve the university and its community.
Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to optimise the university’s estate portfolio, that align with faculty/divisional strategies, the university's goals and overall campus development plan
Work with other Asset Planning Managers to assess education, workspace, research, and student space needs.
Analyse and report on space usage through booking data, occupancy patterns, and other relevant metrics, to identify areas for improvement.
Review space and capital investment needs, negotiating and resolving requests/issues and allocations that support diverse campus activities and priorities.
Prepare executive-level business cases, including full cost-benefit analysis to support decision making.
Develop functional briefs for estate improvement and development projects. Work with EM project and development teams to ensure briefs are translated into effective designs that meet stakeholder needs and business objectives.
Lead the development and execution of communication, change and training plans for stakeholders affected by construction projects, including through the engagement of external change resources.
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary

Relevant tertiary qualifications in architecture, design, facilities management, or related field.
Experience in space or campus planning, with a proven track record in managing research laboratories and workspaces in university or research institutions, is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of space utilisation principles, learning space design principles, facility standards, equipment requirements and safety and regulatory requirements.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Experience in consultation, influencing and negotiation with a proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
Proficiency in space management software, CAD tools, and other technologies for space analysis, visualisation, and project management is desirable
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description. This position often requires attendance on campus in short notice circumstances.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Sunday 4 May at 11:55pm.


Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application. The University reserves the right to not progress with any appointment.


UNSW 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:

Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
Career development opportunities
Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Job queries contact: Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

The University reserves the right to suspend or cancel any recruitment cycles where necessary.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Position Description

Advertised: 17 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time