Associate Director, Space
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Job Description
The Associate Director, Space will provide strategic leadership for the University of Queensland's space management and deliver a comprehensive decant strategy to support a large capital works program. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the decant strategy, identifying decant solutions, coordinating relocations, and optimizing space utilization through data and stakeholder engagement. Applicants should have extensive experience managing complex programs, space management, strategic planning, and strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Director, Campus Planning, the Associate Director, Space will provide strategic leadership and expert advice on the University's space requirements, utilisation and allocation.
- A key focus of the role will be to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive decant strategy supporting the University's capital works program.
- This will involve identifying and preparing suitable decant space, sequencing relocations and re-occupations, coordinating enabling works and ensuring operational continuity across a complex portfolio of projects.
- The role will also lead the University's broader space management function, using data, systems and stakeholder engagement to optimise the utilisation of space and support long-term planning.
- Lead the University's strategic space planning, management and utilisation initiatives.
- Develop and deliver a University-wide decant strategy across multiple interdependent projects.
- Identify suitable decant solutions and coordinate enabling works and relocations.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior executives and governance committees.
- Lead, coach and support a small specialist Space Management team.
- Build strong relationships across Faculties, Institutes, Schools and professional units.
Requirements
- We are seeking an experienced property, space planning, facilities or program management professional who can operate strategically while managing complex, interdependent programs of work.
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Associate Director, Space at University of Queensland close on 12 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Queensland, in St Lucia, AU. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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