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Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Job No: APTAV #053
Responsibilities
- Lead ACU's bold 10-year campus and infrastructure vision
- Oversee national campus operations, facilities, capital projects and sustainability
- Drive innovative, student-centred, and financially sustainable infrastructure solutions informed by data and smart technologies
- Embed inclusivity, Indigenous perspectives, universal design, and accessibility across all initiatives
- Advise senior leadership on infrastructure strategy and investments, shaping long-term priorities through robust business cases
- Build trusted relationships and partnerships internally and externally, influencing outcomes with diplomacy and strategic communication
- Ensure on-time, on-budget capital delivery with robust governance, compliance and risk management
- Integrate ESG principles, sustainability targets, and climate resilience across all programs
About Our Client
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is guided by Catholic intellectual tradition in the pursuit of knowledge, dignity and the common good. It is recognised globally, ranking in the top two per cent of universities worldwide and among the top 10 Catholic universities. With campuses across Australia and in Rome, Italy, the university is a beacon of inclusivity and support, welcoming individuals from all faiths and traditions. ACU is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through education that challenges students to solve real-world problems and develop strong professional ethics. It values character, enthusiasm, and dedication, with a strategic vision aimed at achieving high-quality service excellence. The role of Chief Infrastructure & Property Officer is pivotal in realising the university's Vision 2033, ensuring campuses are future-ready and aligned with strategic goals. ACU's commitment to enhancing its infrastructure to support evolving pedagogies and sustainability initiatives is central to this role.
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Corporate), the Chief Infrastructure & Property Officer is a strategic leader responsible for managing all campus facilities and delivering the university's 10-year Campus and Infrastructure Vision. This role leads a national team in strategic planning and operational management of campus facilities, ensuring alignment with the university's long-term strategies. The role also oversees major building infrastructure initiatives, fostering a culture of inclusive leadership and high performance.
You'll lead a multi-campus team in a collegiate environment with the following responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of ACU's 10-year Campus and Infrastructure Vision, ensuring alignment with ACU's Strategic Plan, Vision 2033
- Oversee national campus operations, facilities, capital projects and sustainability
- Drive innovative, student-centred, and financially sustainable infrastructure solutions informed by data and smart technologies
- Embed inclusivity, Indigenous perspectives, universal design, and accessibility across all initiatives
- Advise senior leadership on infrastructure strategy and investments, shaping long-term priorities through robust business cases
- Build trusted relationships and partnerships internally and externally, influencing outcomes with diplomacy and strategic communication
- Ensure on-time, on-budget capital delivery with strong governance, compliance and risk management
- Integrate ESG principles, sustainability targets, and climate resilience across all programs
About You
We are seeking motivated professionals with:
- Postgraduate qualifications in property, infrastructure, architecture, engineering, urban planning, or a related discipline
- Extensive senior leadership experience in strategic and operational oversight of facilities, leading national teams across capital delivery, facilities management, operations, and sustainability within complex, multi-site organisations
- Proven experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism, fostering collaboration across varied stakeholder groups
- Skilled in navigating complex environments to deliver outcomes through consensus-building, negotiation, and collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with clarity and influence diverse stakeholders
- Proven capability in strategic infrastructure planning, including the development and execution of long-term asset and capital programs aligned with organisational goals and future service delivery models
- Expertise in end-to-end capital project delivery, including business case development, master planning, design, procurement, contract management, and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to embed universal and culturally responsive design principles into infrastructure projects, while driving innovation through smart technologies and data-driven solutions that enhance experience and efficiency
- Strong commercial and strategic acumen with a track record of advising executive leadership and influencing enterprise-wide investment decisions
- Expertise in sustainability and climate resilience, including ESG integration, environmental performance management, and continuity planning across capital and operational programs
- Demonstrated leadership capability in risk, safety, and compliance, ensuring safe, inclusive, and legally compliant environments through robust governance, emergency preparedness, and adherence to WHS and procurement standards
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrated knowledge of equal employment chance and workplace health and safety
To apply for this opportunity, please email your CV and cover letter to
For further information, please email us at
If you'd like to have a confidential discussion prior to applying, please call Jodee Engeman on or.
Applications close: Monday 20 October 2025.
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted through this portal.
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đź“Ś Chief Infrastructure & Property Officer
🏢 Australian Catholic University
đź“Ť Melbourne