Program Director – Campus Space Revitalisation Program

About the Opportunity

Lead the strategic delivery of the Nathan Space Revitalisation Program as the Universitys senior accountable officer. Reporting to the Director Campus Life this role drives the execution of the Universitys space strategy ensuring strong governance clear accountability and a people-focused approach.

You will oversee space rationalisation refurbishment and consolidation initiatives to deliver improved staff and student experiences operational sustainability and long term value. The role requires enterprise leadership balancing complex stakeholder needs program risk financial oversight and organisational readiness during a significant period of campus transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Nathan Space Revitalisation Program aligning delivery with the Universitys space strategy master plans and Executive direction.
• Drive development of a similar portfolio of initiatives across all campuses to modernise facilities optimise space and support long-term sustainability.
• Translate strategy into a clear deliverable program roadmap including sequencing milestones and operational impacts.
• Oversee program planning coordination and delivery to achieve campus modernisation space optimisation and improved staff and student experiences.
• Establish strong governance ensuring effective management of performance risks issues and decision-making.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior stakeholders to support informed investment and prioritisation decisions.
• Maintain the program business case ensuring costs benefits and risks remain robust and aligned to delivery.
• Manage program finances ensuring value for money and realisation of intended benefits.
• Lead risk issue and dependency management across the program and related initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead organisational change to support adoption and readiness.
• Collaborate with key enabling teams to ensure integrated and coordinated delivery.
• Oversee procurement contracts quality safety and compliance across all program activities.
• Optimise value from underutilised assets and ensure master plans evolve with program outcomes.

About you

• Extensive senior leadership experience delivering largescale complex infrastructure refurbishment or transformation programs in a highly regulated environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in construction property engineering planning business or program management or an equivalent combination of experience and professional standing.
• Advanced program or portfolio management certification is desirable.
• Experience in a higher education environment would be advantageous.

What we can offer

This is a full time fixed term opportunity for three years based primarily at the Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

A competitive salary will be negotiated with the preferred candidate.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit ourEquity Diversity and  University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For recruitment and application advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on  

Closing date: Sunday 7th June at11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time