Overview
The Campus Development portfolio plays a pivotal role in the future growth and sustainability of the University. This business unit is responsible for facilitating and managing essential infrastructure, maintenance, and capital works projects that underpin the University's operations and growth. A key responsibility of this portfolio is the delivery of the University's Campus Development Plan, which is critical to ensuring the campus evolves in line with strategic priorities, supports innovation, and meets the needs of students, staff, and the broader community. By managing complex projects and maintaining high standards across all facilities, the Campus Development team helps create an environment that fosters learning, research, and community engagement. As a central enabler of the University's operations, this portfolio ensures that every project and initiative aligns with sustainability principles, modern design standards, and long-term planning objectives.
Your New Role
This position is responsible for maintaining the University's architectural and engineering services drawing management system and associated databases to ensure the campus space information accurately reflects the University's physical assets. This position adopts and disseminates accepted drawing standards/conventions to ensure accuracy, consistency and integrity of the As Constructed drawing inventory, and maintains the inventory of asset maintenance manuals. This position is also responsible for data integrity of associated space management systems (Archibus, SISFM), including space allocations, capacities and characteristics. The role supports the development of campus maps and implements processes designed to ensure accurate spatial information services are provided to the campus community. The Campus Space Information Coordinator acts as a subject matter expert on CAD related processes for the University and is occasionally tasked with creating drawings to support minor new works or room layouts.
Key responsibilities
* Maintain and manage campus space data, drawings, and related systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Coordinate updates to space management systems and support wayfinding, reporting, and benchmarking activities.
* Audit and update architectural and engineering drawings, ensuring standards, version control, and recordkeeping protocols are met.
* Produce and update maps, layouts, and drawings to support publications, minor works, and space planning.
* Manage building and room numbering, space allocations, and associated reporting.
* Provide training, advice, and leadership in the use of campus space information systems (e.g., Archibus, SISfm).
* Partner with internal staff, contractors, and external stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality information.
* Drive process improvements, adopt new technologies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
What you'll bring to the role
* A post-graduate qualification and extensive relevant experience and specialist expertise in CAD/BIM/GIS or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
* Demonstrated extensive experience using AutoCAD systems and managing complex drawing files in an architectural/engineering services context
* High level computer skills, particularly in the configuration of space management databases and CAD software
* Demonstrated high level of organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities and workload to meet strict deadlines
* Experience in leadership, development, engagement and management, with the demonstrated skills to motivate, inspire, and mobilise teams to create a positive workplace culture and deliver quality outcomes.
What we offer
This Fixed Term (22 Months) | Full Time attracts a remuneration of $112,142 - $128,341 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030. As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
* Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase
* Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
* Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
* Employee Assistance Program
* On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
* A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
* Your most recent resume (CV)
What'll you bring to the role
* A criminal record check may be required in accordance with University procedures.
Additional information
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Murdoch University acknowledges diversity and encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this position.
Contact
For enquiries about the opportunity, please reach out to Brooke Jacobson, Senior Manager Campus Planning, and quote JR as the reference.
Application deadline 17 October 2025 (11:59pm AWST).
Notes: Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided during the recruitment process.
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