Senior Manager, Property & Maintenance

Department of Education and Training of Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave

Staff discounts

Salary packaging

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Senior Manager, Property & Maintenance to lead the operational performance of its diverse property portfolio from the Hawthorn campus. You will oversee commercial leasing, tenancy management, maintenance delivery, and compliance to support the university's long-term needs.

You will guide external property managers, manage budgets, and provide strategic advice to senior leaders on property performance and risk.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's operational commercial property portfolio and leasing operations.
• Negotiate lease terms and manage tenancy matters.
• Oversee maintenance programs, compliance and asset risk management.
• Provide leadership and budget oversight for property and maintenance functions.

Education

Property, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Commerce

Job description

• Senior Manager, Property & Maintenance opportunity at Swinburne University
• Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• Hew 9+ 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

Lead the operational performance of Swinburne's diverse property portfolio as our Senior Manager, Property & Maintenance. In this influential leadership role, you will oversee the University's commercial property, leasing and maintenance functions, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, well maintained and positioned to support the long-term needs of the University.

You will provide end-to-end oversight of commercial leasing, tenancy management, maintenance delivery, statutory compliance, property risk management and asset condition reporting. Acting as the University's lead authority for commercial property operations, you will negotiate and manage lease and licence arrangements, guide external property managers and work closely with legal and internal stakeholders to protect and optimise the University's property interests.

Working within the broader Property & Infrastructure team, you will provide trusted advice to senior leaders on property performance, operational risks, compliance obligations and maintenance priorities. This role offers the opportunity to shape the ongoing sustainability, value and performance of Swinburne's property portfolio while driving continuous improvement across property operations and maintenance services.

About You

• Lead the University's operational commercial property portfolio, ensuring effective management of leased assets and commercial tenancies.
• Lead tenant relationship management and settle commercial terms for new leases, licences, renewals, rent reviews, tenancy matters and make-good obligations.
• Provide commercial advice and recommendations to the Director on property-related opportunities, risks and performance.
• Lead the delivery of planned, reactive and statutory maintenance for commercial, campus and student residential facilities to ensure assets are safe, compliant, and operational.
• Manage maintenance programs, reactive works and preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with the maintenance planning, compliance and asset standards set by Estate Strategy & Portfolio Planning.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations associated with commercial property assets.
• Provide leadership in the management of building compliance, safety obligations and landlord responsibilities.
• Manage the performance of contractors and service providers delivering maintenance and commercial property services.
• Coordinate and provide direction to external property management providers.
• Develop and manage operational budgets relating to commercial property and maintenance functions.
• Monitor expenditure, forecasts and financial performance.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Commerce or a related discipline, together with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
• Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page !

Applications Close: 31st of October at 11.30 pm

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.