Strategic Asset Planner

Apply now Job no:500905
Work type:Professional
Location:Bruce
Categories:Project Management

• Play a pivotal role in strategically aligning plans for the University’s physical assets and infrastructure with the University’s Strategic Plan and the Campus Master Plan.
• UC Level 10, Salary Range $136,921 pa - $141,665 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About Us:

Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 .

About the opportunity:

UC’s Campus Estate Planning and Development Team, tasked with delivering the Campus Master Plan and establishing the Capital Works Plan for UC, is currently in search of a Strategic Asset Planner.

This individual will play a key role in providing essential guidance and mentorship to the Facilities, Infrastructure, and Asset Management team, responsible for the day-to-day management of the campus’ assets.

This position offers a significant opportunity to provide strategic direction, mentorship, and leadership to facilitate well-informed decision-making regarding the university's assets, encompassing land, buildings, and infrastructure assets. Responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing the Strategic Asset Management Plan, devising asset replacement strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies.

If you have significant experience in delivering strategic asset planning services within large and intricate organizational settings, have a demonstrated track record of ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards and looking to work autonomously within a collaborative and supportive environment, then this role might be the one for you.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we request a one-page cover letter highlighting how your skills and experience fit with this opportunity.  In addition please share an updated copy of your CV; no additional documents are necessary.

SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Ms Zoe Lewis, Deputy Director, Planning and Development on 02 6206 8880 or email [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 7th April 2024

Advertised:19 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:07 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time