Space Systems Coordinator

James Cook University; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation up to 17%

Annual recreation leave 5 weeks

Paid sick/carers leave 15 days

Parental leave up to 6 months

Flexible working options

Staff study assistance

Professional development support

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program

On-site childcare and medical services

Job summary

James Cook University in Townsville seeks a Space Systems Coordinator to maintain space/building information and support space management across facilities. You will coordinate data validation, audits and produce reliable plans and analyses for space allocation and workplace planning.

Join a team that collaborates with stakeholders, delivers training, resolves complex data issues and ensures compliance with records standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience administering information, facilities, space management or corporate systems.
• Ability to maintain data integrity and resolve complex data issues.
• Strong reporting, training and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate space, building and occupancy information across systems.
• Coordinate data validation, system updates and audits.
• Prepare reliable plans, reports and analyses for space allocation and planning.
• Provide user support, training and guidance on space management systems.
• Ensure records meet university requirements and safety obligations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data governance

CAD

GIS

Space management

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Tools

CAD

GIS

Space management software

Job description

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

Are you an organised, analytical and customer-focused professional who enjoys turning complex information into practical outcomes? Join James Cook University as our Space Systems Coordinator and help strengthen the quality, accessibility and use of space and building information across the University.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Space Systems Coordinator to join the Estate Directorate within the Services Division.

• Full-time opportunity | 36.25 hours per week | Full-time role.
• Townsville location | Travel between campuses may be required from time to time.
• HEWL 6: $90,821 - $98,369 plus up to 17% superannuation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Space Systems Coordinator, you will maintain accurate and accessible space, building and occupancy information across JCU's facilities and space management systems. You will coordinate data validation, system updates, desktop and on-site audits, and prepare reliable plans, reports and analysis to inform space allocation, utilisation, workplace planning and minor works decisions.

Working closely with University stakeholders, you will provide responsive systems support, training and guidance, resolve complex data and workflow issues, coordinate requests and inspections, and identify practical improvements to systems, data and service processes. You will also help ensure records and activities meet relevant University requirements, building information standards and workplace health and safety obligations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

You will bring relevant qualifications and experience, together with demonstrated experience administering information, facilities, space management or comparable corporate systems. You will be confident maintaining data integrity, resolving complex system and data issues, and using sound judgement to manage competing priorities under general to broad direction.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, consultation and customer service skills are essential, including the ability to prepare clear reports and guidance, deliver training and build productive relationships across organisational levels. Knowledge of data governance, records management and facilities compliance, and experience with CAD, GIS, building information modelling or space visualisation tools, will be highly regarded.

WHY JCU

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper.
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading.
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year.
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave.
• A range of flexible working options.
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave.
• Ongoing professional development support.
• Fitness Passport.
• Corporate discount on health insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling).
• Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces with access to on-site childcare and medical services at our Townsville and Cairns’ campuses.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.

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James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet the role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning and working environment.