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Lead landmark projects that inspire generations of learning
Competitive senior management salary
Full Time, Fixed Term – 12 months Opportunity
University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community, and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).
Campus Estate is responsible for shaping and managing a vibrant, safe, and sustainable campus that supports world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. As part of our bold Campus Master Plan , we are seeking an experienced and strategic property leader to take on the role of Deputy Director, Campus Development for a 12-months leave cover.
Reporting to the Director, Property, Development and Commercial, the Deputy Director, Campus Development will lead the campus development and planning teams to deliver the University's transformational capital works program. This executive leadership role is pivotal in translating the University's vision into tangible, high-quality infrastructure outcomes.
The Deputy Director will lead cross-functional and diverse teams to deliver strategic campus development initiatives, fostering a high-performance, one-team culture. The role is responsible to drive long-term planning across capital works, space strategy, and urban realm design, while providing expert advice on project feasibility, delivery frameworks, and partnerships. The role involves high-level stakeholder engagement, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and sustainability across all projects, and representing UC at industry forums to help shape its property strategy.
About You:
Extensive experience in strategic property development and infrastructure delivery in complex environments (e.g. education, health, or government sectors).
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams through all phases of large-scale capital projects.
Strong commercial acumen and experience with feasibility assessments and stakeholder partnerships.
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
A commitment to sustainable development and long-term asset planning.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.
Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment.
To be considered for this position, we only require your CV; no additional documents are necessary. Kindly take the opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description
Eligibility:
Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
Successful applicant will be subject to a police check as one of their pre-employment requirements.
For job specific information: please contact Hugh Howarth, Director, Property, Development & Commercial - 0438 278 793 - Hugh.Howarth@canberra.edu.au
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 25 May 2025
