Campus And Space Planner

Flinders University Employees, Location, Alumni; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

15+ staff study offers

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Flinders University’s Campus and Space Planner role sits within the Property, Facilities and Development team in Mitcham, SA. You will help shape campus environments through strategic planning, space management and stakeholder collaboration to deliver excellent student and staff experiences.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, audits, and ongoing engagement with campus users and partners to optimise spaces across Bedford Park and Kaurna Country.

Qualifications

• Matches strong stakeholder engagement and analytical planning
• Requires ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders
• Requires strong organisational and attention to detail
• Experience interpreting data to support planning decisions

Responsibilities

• Support campus planning projects across campus, space, transport, placemaking and retail initiatives
• Conduct research, analysis and reporting to inform strategic planning decisions
• Assist with space reviews, audits, wayfinding, and planning proposals to optimise campus environments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain planning data, records and documentation

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience in interior architecture, urban planning and design, data analytics

Job description

Position Details

Full-Time | Continuing Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $94,456 - $100,710

Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role

Join Flinders University's Property, Facilities and Development team and play a key role in shaping the future of the University's campuses. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Lead, the Campus and Space Planner contributes to a broad range of planning initiatives, supporting the development of engaging, functional and sustainable campus environments through strategic planning, space management and stakeholder engagement.

• Support campus planning projects across campus, space, transport, placemaking and retail initiatives.
• Conduct research, analysis and reporting to inform strategic planning decisions.
• Assist with space reviews, audits, wayfinding, and planning proposals to optimise campus environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues to maintain planning data, records and documentation in line with University standards.

For more information on the key position responsibilities, please see the position description.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to "Changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters", by 2035 through supporting the planning and development of campus environments that enable outstanding student and staff experiences. Through strategic planning, collaboration and continuous improvement, the role advances Flinders' commitment to being student-centric, innovative and excellent in the delivery of its spaces and places.

About You

You are a highly organised and analytical planning professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a keen eye for detail. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, you enjoy solving problems, managing competing priorities and contributing to projects that enhance the experience and functionality of university spaces.

To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in interior architecture, urban planning and design, data analytics or a related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Experience interpreting data and information to support planning and decision-making outcomes.
• While experience in campus and space planning is highly regarded, we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills. If you have the right mindset and a willingness to learn, we'll provide support and development to help you succeed in the role.

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 five areas: Strategic Planning; 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.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we've navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we've continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

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
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
• 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

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes: A current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through [e-mail] or call 08 8201 2383.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Hannah KennedyCertificationApplications to be submitted before 10.00pm:27 Sept 2026At 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.

Flinders. Fearless.

Campus and Space Planner • Mitcham, SA, AU