Senior Manager, Strategic Space Planning and Information

The Opportunity

Monash University is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Strategic Space Planning and Information to shape the future of our physical campus environments. This critical leadership role is responsible for identifying and addressing the University's evolving space and facilities needs through the development of strategic plans and initiatives. By providing expert advice, benchmarking analysis and forward-looking strategies, the Senior Manager will optimise space management across University campuses and position the University to meet the demands of future learning, research, and innovation.

This position will be responsible for defining and delivering the University's spatial and facilities requirements across 12 month, 3 year and 5 year business development projections. Working in close collaboration with faculties and divisions, the Senior Manager will drive customer-centric planning and contribute to capital planning decisions by linking space data with business performance metrics. The role will oversee space audits, cost management systems, and provide expert advice on sustainable, flexible design solutions. Leading a high-performing team, the Senior Manager will play a key role in enhancing asset management strategies and shaping Monash's long-term infrastructure outcomes, while also representing the University in industry forums and strengthening strategic partnerships.

To be successful in this role you will have postgraduate qualifications or equivalent expertise, combined with extensive experience in strategic facilities and space management. You bring a proven track record of leading large, complex planning initiatives, strong analytical and reporting capabilities, and expert stakeholder engagement skills. Your ability to influence at senior levels, lead high-performing teams, and drive innovation in systems and processes will be crucial in delivering long-term value and supporting Monash's vision for a world-class campus experience.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please address Key Selection Criteria 2, 3 and 4 as part of your cover letter.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Vicki White, Director, Planning - Buildings and Property,

Position Description: Senior Manager, Strategic Space Planning and Information

Applications Close: Tuesday 28 October 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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