Strategic Space Planner

• Continuing | Full-Time at 1.0FTE  
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $106,403 - $118,281 p.a. plus 17% Super
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role 

We have an exciting opening within our Property, Facilities and Development portfolio as the Strategic Space Planner. As the successful candidate, you will act as a key partner and liaison to your allocated College and/or Professional Portfolio and work with them to develop space plans to meet their accommodation and space needs over the short, medium, and long term. This is a pivotal role within the organisation as you will also be responsible for leading the delivery of space reviews and audits and providing essential space data and analysis.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

• Implementing procedures for space allocation, utilisation, monitoring, and auditing, along with analyses of other data and feedback systems to ensure a consistent approach across the University.
• Leading the delivery of space reviews, audits, and gap analyses to compare College or Portfolio needs with the existing space allocations.
• Working in collaboration with a project team, provide input into initial planning and scoping for projects, involved in the development of concept plans relating to space needs and defining space requirements, while coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders, and consultants.
• Ensuring all projects align with the key plans and guidelines that govern the development, allocation, and use of space.

About You 

To be successful, you will have extensive experience in space planning and management fields. With an eye for detail, you will have the ability to make impactful decisions and contribute to space management improvements by effective means of data analysis, negotiation, and reporting.

You will need to possess excellent communication and negotiation skills and will liaise with various stakeholders of different seniority across the organisation. You should be passionate about contributing to a positive team culture, by being able to listen, collaborate and achieve outcomes by working as part of a team as well as working autonomously.

Experience in higher education is highly desirable.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

• Demonstrated ability to understand a group’s business requirements, assess space needs, analyse their existing space constraints, and undertake a gap analysis to identify a program of works to meet their needs.
• Demonstrated experience working across all levels of an organisation and with diverse stakeholders to interpret their requirements into a project brief by undertaking initial planning and scoping activities and helping prepare business cases, setting realistic timelines and reporting milestones for delivery.
• Extensive experience in space planning, space reviews, and sector benchmarks and best practices.
• Proven high level analytical skills and the ability to translate ideas, concepts, and information, into written reports.
• High level oral and written communication skills demonstrated through being an effective listener and negotiator, being able to ask clear questions about issues and requirements, and proven experience in writing quality reports and recommendations for complex and sensitive issues.

About Property, Facilities and Development  

The Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team works across all of Flinders’ places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. Working across four key areas: Strategic Planning and Sustainability; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; and Strategic Projects, we are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of university spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives. The PFD team is leading the planning, development, and delivery of four major strategic projects as the University strives to achieve its bold ambitions. 

 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, gym and 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 

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

05 May 2024

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.

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