Director Property Development

• Exciting new leadership opportunity within our Infrastructure and Major Capital Projects team 
• Attractive remuneration package and generous leave provisions
• Located at our City Tower Campus 

About VU:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drivers embedded in our Strategic Plan : Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

The Opportunity:

The Director, Property Development will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of the university's infrastructure. 

Reporting to the Executive Director of Infrastructure and Major Projects, the Director will assess and optimise the University property holdings from an Urban and Town Planning perspective, identifying pathways for success based on key criteria: Retain, Renew, Revenue, and Recurrent.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here: Director Property Development

About You:

You are an innovative and driven leader, with extensive experience in a property portfolio strategy role ideally within the education sector or similar large-scale organisations.

You will also possess:

• Experience in and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements in the property industry and best practice portfolio management. 
• Exposure to property development management including relevant operating standards and occupational, health & safety legislation.
• Proven experience in formulating policies and procedures, as well as establishing monitoring, reporting systems, and budget management processes.
• Proven leadership in the delivery of strategy, development, and infrastructure services, focusing on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Conditions & Benefits:

This full-time position will be offered on a 5-year fixed term contract basis. An attractive remuneration package is on offer, including an employer superannuation contribution of 17%.

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

How to Apply:

To apply for this role please click on the Apply button and submit your application. Your application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• Your resume.
• A statement addressing the election Criteria listed in the position description.  
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licenses, and registrations.

Applications will close Monday 27 October at 5pm.

Who to Contact:

For technical queries relating to the position and its requirements, please contact Darren Rogers, Executive Director Infrastructure & Major Projects 

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity:

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud be an WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

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