Western Sydney University is looking for a Senior Space Manager to lead strategic space planning and drive innovative solutions across our multi‑campus environment. You will oversee policies, standards, and long‑term strategies that support the effective use of space and enable informed decision-making for future growth.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic space planning across the University’s portfolio.
- Oversee policies, standards, and long‑term strategies that support effective use of space.
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders and influence complex space planning matters.
- Ensure space utilisation aligns with institutional priorities.
- Have senior oversight of the University’s space management system, ensuring high‑quality data, reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the University to deliver efficient, future‑focused outcomes.
- Manage space requests, produce test fits, monitor space utilisation, and lead audits to ensure functional suitability and compliance with space standards.
- Contribute to sector benchmarking, including TEFMA reporting.
- Champion innovative technologies and systems that enhance the University’s approach to strategic space management.
What We're Looking For
- Relevant qualifications in architecture or interior design, and/or equivalent experience (minimum 10 years).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience delivering space management initiatives and system improvements.
- Proficiency with space management platforms and basic CAD (ArchiCAD or AutoCAD).
- Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
Technical Stack
- Space management platforms
- CAD (ArchiCAD or AutoCAD)
Team & Environment
Working within the Property and Commercial team.
Benefits & Compensation
- A competitive Senior level salary applies to this position.
- Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
- Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
- Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
- Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid basis from our Hawkesbury (Richmond) campus.
Western Sydney University is committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.




