Director, Property Portfolio Management

• ​​Full-time​, ​Continuing position​  

• Executive level role 

• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​and hybrid ways of working​ 

About the role 

The Director, Property Portfolio Management, PSG is responsible for driving the performance of RMIT’s property portfolio and delivering great experiences for students and staff. 

This role is responsible for overseeing Property Portfolio Management reporting to the Executive Director, Property Services and assisting in driving a culture of high quality, accuracy, consistency and completeness, cognisant of external influences such as the Enterprise Strategy and campus Masterplan. 

This role is also responsible for providing strategic direction to the campus planning, occupier services and real estate teams. 

As a member of the PSG Senior Leadership Team, this position is responsible for the following functional areas to drive transformation, innovation, change and lead the teams to achieve results: Campus Planning, Real Estate, Spatial Information. 

This position requires a high level of strategic thinking, strong communication, collaboration and negotiation skills to leverage networks and influence outcomes, and strong technical skills including financial, planning, scheduling and risk management. 

For a full list of the key accountabilities please refer to the position description below. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have  

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and implement strategic plans to drive the performance of a property portfolio for a major landlord or best value for an occupier. 

• Experience in and comprehensive knowledge of strategic risk management principles, including analysis, evaluation techniques, benchmarking, strategic planning, project proposal evaluation and business case preparation applications. 

• Experience with and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements in the built environment including property/facility management including relevant operating Standards and occupational, health & safety, security and environmental legislation. 

• Experience leading high performing teams of commercial / retail property managers, corporate real estate managers, occupier services managers. 

• Experience in running successful leasing campaigns and the structuring and negotiation of complex transactions. 

• Strong commercial acumen. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture internal and external relationships, strategic alliances with relevant professional and government bodies and, develop effective networks with colleagues in other universities. 

• Advanced financial skills. 

• Extensive experience in strategic planning and the formulation of policies and procedures relevant to the provision of effective corporate and client services. 

• Customer service focused and dedicated to high standards of estate presentation and functionality. 

• High level of computer literacy. 

• Advanced knowledge of property valuation. 

• Advanced program management skills. 

• Advanced presentation and communication skills. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the ​Portfolio​ 

Property Services is located in the Operations Portfolio which is the services nucleus of RMIT and the focus for the development of the finance, people, infrastructure and systems that provide administrative capacity to the University. 

Property Services has approximately 120 staff and has the responsibility to operate, maintain and enhance the buildings owned and leased by RMIT University, oversee construction projects and ensure the provision of facilities and asset management services. The Group owns $2.9b of property with an operating budget in excess of $80m and prospective capital projects of over $130M per annum for the next few years in Melbourne and Vietnam. RMIT's built environment involves approximately 110 buildings in Melbourne across all of RMIT's campuses and sites.  

Property Services consists of the following branches: 

• Property Portfolio Management (New) 

• Campus Planning Services 

• Facilities and Asset Management 

• Capital Works 

• Development Management (New) 

• Property Operations 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ben Cass via [email protected]   

Position Description - Director, Property Portfolio Management  

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Applications close on 24th March at 11.59pm.  

Applications Close:
24 Mar 2024 11.59 pm

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