Space Planning Operations Manager

The Property Department at Macquarie University is seeking a highly skilled Space Planning Manager to lead their dynamic team. The role will be responsible for overseeing and leading the optimal utilisation of the university's portfolio of spaces by providing space management solutions based on implementation, training, and post-implementation support using Archibus as a tool.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Planning & Design, Property, and will be required to manage the approved Archibus Implementation and space planning and utilization management operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the University executive to provide strategic space advice and reports in an accurate and timely manner to support effective space monitoring, space analysis, and decision-making of the MQ space portfolio.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of every aspect of the space management solution based on implementation, training, and post-implementation support extensively using Archibus as a tool.
• Formulating new policies for consideration by the University Executive, such as occupancy chargeback, activity-based costing/management, and activity-based budgeting/planning.
• Initiating space utilisation programs across different space typologies - workplace, teaching & learning, student experience, research & industry, health, and student housing.
• Conducting benchmarking against relevant national and international universities and other non-educational organisations to examine innovative and agile space design, space policies, and standards.
• Forecasting future space demand through mapping future space allocation and capital needs including understanding available supply options, developing stack plan scenarios, developing staging plans, assessing capital plan scenarios, and following a consultation process.
• Developing, managing, and implementing space utilisation audits/analysis reports and post-occupancy evaluations of university spaces.
• Operating and updating the electronic database archive of plans and documents including new building acquisitions to the system.
• Managing the development, maintenance, review, and updating of the University Space inventory in Archibus and associated AutoCAD, Revit, and records systems to provide building and organisational information, space allocation, and utilisation data across the space spectrum.
• Providing space management training and support to Faculty Space Representatives, Faculty Finance Officers, and other users of Archibus software.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Space management experience preferably in a higher education set-up.
• Strong space planning skills with a customer experience focus, thinking strategically and innovatively on how this can be improved.
• Detail-oriented skills with the ability to analyse space-related data, driving decisions and recommendations based on data.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire your team.
• Consultative skills, including the ability to build relationships with clients, partners, and peers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This role offers a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary package.
• A comprehensive benefits program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Macquarie University is a vibrant local and global community that values excellence, innovation, and inclusiveness. Our campus is a place where people from diverse backgrounds come together to share ideas, collaborate, and create opportunities.