Manager, College Space Project Coordinators

Position Details

• Continuing Position | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $97,503 - $107,932 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

An exciting leadership role responsible for a team of service providers embedded in the six Colleges and key University sites.

The Manager, College Space Project Coordinators will be responsible for leading a customer service focused team responsible for providing a range of space and accommodation services and coordinating minor works projects. The Manager leads by example, providing exceptional service to professional staff groups in Flinders' Portfolio units.

You will provide responsive, consistent and proactive leadership to your team. You will also work effectively to build strong relationships with University staff, students, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

As a member of the Capital Development team you will also have exposure to a varied mix of projects, including essential infrastructure upgrades and construction of new and refurbished labs, teaching spaces, offices and student spaces.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and manage the team, including supervision and performance development, workload resourcing, mentoring and providing recommendations and support in relation to complex matters.
• Developing and managing relationships with key college and portfolio staff and accommodation users to ensure the service provided meets their needs.
• Working effectively across the division to develop, implement and continually improve procedures and guidelines that comply with University policy, in the context of the University ethos, academic integrity, social responsibility and brand.

About You

We are seeking a Manager with proven experience in the day-to-day leadership of operational administration, projects or facilities management. You will have demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve high quality customer service outcomes and results.

The right person for this role will be an effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills who builds productive and collaborative relationships and can identify needs and priorities of stakeholders. You will be capable of exercising judgment, problem solving and using initiative to achieve results.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role are:

• High level organisational skills including demonstrated ability to operate within a flexible work environment, to work independently and proactively within broad guidelines, prioritise concurrent tasks and meet deadlines.
• Significant to high level ability in the development and implementation of strategies that promote the priorities of an organisation.
• A tertiary qualification with significant subsequent relevant experience in administrative management, project management, facility management, and/or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.

About Property, Facilities and Development

This role is part of the Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team at Flinders. Our team works across all of Flinders' places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. We work across four key areas: Strategic Planning and Sustainability; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; and Strategic Projects. The team are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of all University spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gymand childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000011057 Manager, College Space Project Coordinators
• You are required to submit a Suitability Statement addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Ali Dwyer.
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) 14 July 2024

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.