Healthcare Space Planner & Optimization Lead

Western Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Western Health is seeking a Space Manager to optimise office-type spaces across its campuses in Victoria. You will triage requests, maintain space inventories, run audits and provide insights to improve occupancy and efficiency while supporting master planning and capital works initiatives.

The role requires experience in space planning or facilities management, proficiency with AutoCAD/Archibus/Revit, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Experience in space planning, utilisation analysis or facilities management within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of space management principles, building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in space planning software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders.
• Initiative and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement space utilisation strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Maintain an accurate space inventory and coordinate audits to maximise efficiency.
• Triage and manage space allocation requests and coordinate relocations.
• Act as the primary contact for space-related enquiries and advise senior leaders.
• Analyse utilisation trends and prepare reports to identify optimisation opportunities.

Skills

Space planning

Utilisation analysis

Facilities management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Qualifications in architecture/service planning/business

Tools

AutoCAD

Archibus

Revit

Microsoft 365

Job description

Western Health is seeking a Space Manager to optimise office-type spaces across its campuses in Victoria. You will triage requests, maintain space inventories, run audits and provide insights to improve occupancy and efficiency while supporting master planning and capital works initiatives.

The role requires experience in space planning or facilities management, proficiency with AutoCAD/Archibus/Revit, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders and