- Great opportunity for an experienced Estate and Space Planner to Swinburne University
- Ongoing, full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
- Attractive salary including 17% super and flexible/ hybrid options available
About The Role
Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future of Swinburne University? We are looking for an enthusiastic Estate and Space Planner to lead innovative space planning projects across our three campuses. In this dynamic position, you will manage key systems like Archibus and Space Central, driving improvements in space data and strategic planning.
As the Estate and Space Planner, you will engage with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project briefs, ensuring optimal utilization of our facilities. Your expertise will guide the planning of academic and professional staff accommodations, Learning and Teaching spaces, and specialized research labs. Collaborating with various departments, you will ensure effective project governance and communication.
If you have a passion for space management and a commitment to best practices, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a meaningful impact on our university's assets and campus development.
Apply now and be part of our vision for a better future!
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated experience and proven track record in one or more areas relating to architecture, project documentation, property, space management, project management or other.
- Demonstrate detailed analytical and critical thinking, including applying advanced analytical skills – both quantitative and qualitative as related to space analysis and organisational planning.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Excel including vlookup and other analytical methods, Autocad (or like), Cadcorp Spatial Information System (preferred), Archibus (preferred) to develop timely and considered quality space management and asset solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to think flexibly, creatively and quickly under pressure having regard for knowledge of and compliance with frameworks such as Building and Design Codes/Standards as well as the university’s strategic priorities and frameworks.
- Exceptional communication, engagement and effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently under broad direction as well as part of a team, both internally and across university teams.
Qualifications
Degree qualifications in Architecture, Urban Planning and Design or like discipline (and progress towards post grad quals or equivalent gained through experience) or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia.
About Swinburne University Of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
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[email protected]Applications Close: Friday 25th October 2024 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our
Equity & Diversity
website.
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at
[email protected]or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program
Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support, please contact
[email protected]or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action Plan
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to
Victoria’s Commitment to Action
, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
