Campus Space Manager

• Shape campus strategy by leading space policy and planning to support teaching, research, and campus life.
• Drive impact through expert analysis and collaboration across the University to optimize space use.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Campus Management is responsible for planning, designing, developing and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research and campus life. Campus Management delivers a range of University-wide services including strategic planning, property management, facilities operations, major projects and developments, sustainability, landscape, security and transport. Within the Central SDC the role shares accountability for the operational delivery of Campus Management services and its primary customers are the Central Units and the whole of the University.

About the opportunity

• Spearhead the creation of a comprehensive space policy and implement a methodology to ensure optimal space utilization across the university estate.
• Provide high-level strategic advice to the Executive Estate Committee and deliver detailed tactical planning to enhance space efficiency and usage across campus.
• Manage space databases, respond to enquiries with expert analysis, and deliver insights and recommendations to support campus portfolio management.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial experience in space planning, along with the management of specialist consultants, including the capacity to monitor progress against performance expectations.
• Substantial skill and experience in managing assets consistent with organisation plans, customer needs and quality expectations.
• High level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks, meet planned outcomes and resolve issues effectively and efficiently

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Antiopi Orkopoulos at [email protected]

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 10 August 2025

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.