Senior Manager, Estate Property and Development

University of Western Australia

Job Description

Campus Management - UWA

  • An exciting opportunity to lead and manage a large property portfolio across Western Australia
  • Level 10 Grade 1, full-time / ongoing appointment
  • Base salary range: $140,667 – $146,147 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

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 development and planning, property management, facilities operations, major projects and developments, sustainability, landscape, security and transport. As part of the Campus Planning team the role has accountability for setting the framework for University estate wide development planning, design, property and space.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, provide financial and commercial leadership and management of the University’s property portfolio. You will lead major asset planning projects, property developments and major contracts, along with the management and oversight of external advisory teams engaged related to strategic property matters. You will lead the optimisation of the University’s land and property holdings. In addition, you will manage coordination of strategic property matters including land asset development and divestment strategy, ensuring that the University’s strategic project objectives are met.

 To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

  • Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
  • Extensive experience in managing and delivering comprehensive commercial services in a large and complex environment
  • Substantial experience in the management and development of an extensive estate portfolio, including property development involving institutional, commercial, retail and/or residential complex projects
  • Demonstrated experience in providing strategic and operational advice to senior management including presenting business cases, leading major estate projects, driving cultural change and achieving significant planned outcomes
  • Substantial and extensive experience in project management and delivery, preferably within the property development or public planning sector
  • Significant knowledge of the property sector, local real estate markets and urban planning framework
  • Significant knowledge of the Western Australian Planning Regime and Leasehold system, along with a demonstrated understanding of the Public Sector processes as it relates to procurement, probity and funding
  • Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and advise on development and property matters
  • Proven ability to consult and negotiate with multiple and diverse stakeholders in complex environments to achieve outcomes is required and preferably in an institutional or a University environment
  • Sound estate management knowledge including understanding of contemporary issues and practical application of legislation, policies and commercial practices with respect to land, property and estate portfolio management and development
  • Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to take a leading role in resolving complex problems including planning, liaison, consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders and/or service providers

A Current National Police Clearance Certificate is required.

 About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Download File POSITION DESCRIPTION [Senior Manager, Estate Property and Development] - [321939] - Level [10 Grade 1].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 13 February 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Cameron at rebecca.cameon@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

  • We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
  • We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
  • We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
  • We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
  • We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

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