Senior Strategic Business Officer

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for a leadership role in Campus Management to drive campus master planning, heritage frameworks and place-making initiatives. You will coordinate estate strategy and design frameworks across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated planning outcomes.

Seeking a degree with extensive relevant experience or equivalent, with strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of Western Australia planning legislation and

Qualifications

• Degree with at least four years of subsequent relevant work experience, or extensive management expertise.
• Experience in stakeholder management in education or large-scale institutional environments.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, approvals processes, WA codes and policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement across academic, professional and external partners to inform campus master planning, estate strategy, design frameworks and development priorities.
• Coordinate the delivery and ongoing evolution of UWA's Campus Masterplan, precinct plans, heritage and cultural heritage frameworks, public realm initiatives and place-making programs, working across multidisciplinary technical teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated planning outcomes
• Provide strategic advice, analysis and governance support across campus development projects, ensuring alignment with sustainability, inclusivity, accessibility, urban design and institutional objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Urban planning knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree + 4 years experience or equivalent

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Influence the future development of one of Australia's leading university campuses.
• Lead campus planning, design and sustainability initiatives with lasting impact.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $108,413 – $120,287 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Campus Management is responsible for planning, developing, managing and operating The University of Western Australia’s physical estate and infrastructure. Working within the Estate Strategy team, you will help shape a future-focused, sustainable and inclusive campus environment that supports world-class teaching, research and community engagement.

The team leads strategic estate planning, campus master planning, design frameworks and precinct development initiatives, ensuring the University's built, natural and cultural assets continue to support its long-term strategic objectives. Drawing on best practice in urban planning, campus development and stakeholder engagement, the team delivers projects that balance heritage, sustainability, accessibility and innovation.

About the opportunity

• Lead stakeholder engagement across academic, professional and external partners to inform campus master planning, estate strategy, design frameworks and development priorities.
• Coordinate the delivery and ongoing evolution of UWA's Campus Masterplan, precinct plans, heritage and cultural heritage frameworks, public realm initiatives and place-making programs, working across multidisciplinary technical teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated planning outcomes
• Provide strategic advice, analysis and governance support across campus development projects, ensuring alignment with sustainability, inclusivity, accessibility, urban design and institutional objectives.

About you

• Degree with at least four years of subsequent relevant work experience, or extensive experience and demonstrated management expertise in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in stakeholder management in education or large-scale institutional environments.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, approvals processes, codes, regulatory and development requirements in Western Australia including statutory planning, urban design, and relevant policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including executives, government agencies, consultants, community groups, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• High level analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate vision into practical frameworks and deliverables.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 20 October 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications and emails from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.