Executive Director, Property & Campus

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

• Senior Executive Salary package 

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

About You 

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the development and execution of a strategic plan for Property and Campus Services. As a key senior executive, you will act as a thought leader on the strategic agenda and direction setting within areas of accountability, including policy matters in all areas where RMIT operates, and all controlled entities. You will also lead connections with external parties and Government (in conjunction with Government relations team), driving projects and work on development of precincts in Melbourne’s CBD. 

Lead the management of Campus Services for all RMIT and entities including real estate services, facilities maintenance, capital works, master planning, space planning, property risk and compliance, venues, sustainability, timetable, and childcare services. Oversee the management of all property functions, student accommodation, venues, events, and sports in Australia and working in strong partnership with our Vietnam campuses. 

A full list of the role accountabilities can be found within the position description.  

To be successful in this position, you’ll have successfully managed a complex and diverse commercial Property, Campus Services activities within either Tertiary Sector or outside of the sector. Your will have a Strong financial acumen, including experience in managing expenditure budgets in > $80M pa and capex $150M pa and diverse capital projects including significant construction. 

We are seeking someone who has demonstrated understanding of statutory compliance, construction management, facilities maintenance, sustainable and digitised property solutions.  

You will have excellent communication skills and proven experience building significant and sustainable relationships at all levels of the organisation, including the ability to present and engage with senior executive team (C Suite) and at Board level. 

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

About the ​Portfolio​ 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Vice Chancellors Executive (VCE) team, the Executive Director Property & Campus Services is responsible globally for master planning, real estate services, building maintenance and construction and managing RMIT’s global property portfolio. The total property portfolio exceeds $2 billion and spans some 485,000 square metres of space.  

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 Adrian Heward via [email protected] for a copy of the candidate prospectus.  

Position Description Executive Director Property and Campus Services  

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Applications Close:
11 June 2023 11.59 pm

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